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H404 BFB

1990 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,786 mi
Last recorded84,786 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH404 BFB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,786 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,517 miles

ALL LAMPS MASKED AT TIME OF TEST.

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,916 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,908 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorber shrouds rusty and holed

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,139 miles

Both engine mountings split

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,042 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Both engine mountings split

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,332 miles

Both engine mountings split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,197 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 52,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,087 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 49,087 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,734 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,963 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 38,963 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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H404 BFB is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H404 BFB, 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 H404 BFB registered?

H404 BFB is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 December 1990.

Is H404 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H404 BFB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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