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H42 YJV

1990 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,229 mi
Last recorded73,229 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 YJV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,229 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 73,151 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,124 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 69,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,055 miles

WIPER BLADE GETTING WORN

Fail 24 Jun 2009 64,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

WIPER BLADE GETTING WORN

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,699 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,829 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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H42 YJV is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H42 YJV, 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

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What year was H42 YJV registered?

H42 YJV is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H42 YJV safe to buy?

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