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H292 NBO

1990 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,221 mi
Last recorded8,221 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH292 NBO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 8,221 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 8,188 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Headstock (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Weld repairs to hand brake bracket and rear chassis

Pass 13 Aug 2018 8,169 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 8,169 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,493 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake balance poor

Fail 10 Jun 2015 7,493 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake balance poor

Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 7,135 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 2,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 545 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,762 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 50,733 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 50,014 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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H292 NBO is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H292 NBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H292 NBO?

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What year was H292 NBO registered?

H292 NBO is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H292 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H292 NBO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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