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H490 BBE

1990 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,910 mi
Last recorded64,910 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 BBE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,910 miles

both rear inner anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

both rear shock absorber casings corroding

nearside rear leaf spring eye corroding

nearside rear tyre perising on side wall

slight lift in front stub pin

Pass 19 Jul 2010 64,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,426 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 May 2008 63,207 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 63,207 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,944 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 61,944 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 60,518 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 60,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H490 BBE is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Blue 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 H490 BBE, 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 H490 BBE registered?

H490 BBE is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 December 1990.

Is H490 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H490 BBE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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