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H725 XEW

1990 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

88,146 mi
Last recorded88,146 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH725 XEW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 88,146 miles

movement at steering column top mount

o/s rear shocker damp?

slight engine oil leak

slight wear prop shaft rear u/j

Pass 19 Aug 2024 85,938 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring weak

Pass 2 Sep 2023 83,595 miles

o/s rear spring weak?

Fail 30 Aug 2023 83,587 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe on front wheel to flex pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

o/s rear spring weak?

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,000 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 76,640 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine smokey

Fail 10 Aug 2021 79,625 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Engine smokey

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,364 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,223 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,387 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,356 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 72,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,631 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 71,631 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,329 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,790 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 70,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,773 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 69,771 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,202 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 64,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,855 miles

slight noise from front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,870 miles

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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H725 XEW is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 H725 XEW, 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 H725 XEW registered?

H725 XEW is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is H725 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H725 XEW shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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