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H729 XEW

1990 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,889 mi
Last recorded25,889 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH729 XEW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,889 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 25,886 miles

Body component insecure All electrical wiring insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole in drivers footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 25,688 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 25,676 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,839 miles

slight noise on front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,309 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 23,309 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,418 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,306 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 21,293 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,599 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,292 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 19,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 18,315 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 16,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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H729 XEW 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 H729 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 H729 XEW registered?

H729 XEW is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 October 1990.

Is H729 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H729 XEW 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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