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H172 URP

1990 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH172 URP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,000 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,000 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle cross over (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2014 70,000 miles

Centre Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Condensation in left hand headlamp

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight noise from front hub bearing

Fail 14 May 2014 70,000 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight noise from front hub bearing

Pass 28 May 2013 70,000 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 70,000 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Long travel on handbrake

Pass 21 May 2012 70,000 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Wiper blade perishing

Fail 9 May 2012 70,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Wiper blade perishing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,000 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure

Crack in offside mirror

Pass 13 Nov 2010 70,000 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 May 2006 70,000 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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H172 URP is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 57,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H172 URP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 36 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H172 URP registered?

H172 URP is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H172 URP safe to buy?

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