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H737 SWY

1990 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,585 mi
Last recorded45,585 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH737 SWY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 45,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 45,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear propshaft u/j has slight play

running rough, attention recommended

Fail 3 Jun 2023 45,492 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear propshaft u/j has slight play

running rough, attention recommended

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 45,397 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 45,366 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 45,364 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear wiring insecure(under vehicle o/s)

slight oil leak

slight play in top of steering column

Fail 20 Sep 2018 42,766 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear wiring insecure(under vehicle o/s)

slight oil leak

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 31 Jul 2017 39,467 miles

steering box shaft slight movement

Fail 24 Jul 2017 39,408 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

steering box shaft slight movement

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,686 miles

rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 18 May 2015 26,503 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,084 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,830 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 20,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front fog lamp wires hanging down and catching front tyre

rear exhaust bracket slightly loose

righthand rear park brake lever seized at drum

Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,549 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 17,549 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,225 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 14,225 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front king-pin has slight wear in pin/bushing

Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,727 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 9,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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H737 SWY is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H737 SWY, 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 H737 SWY registered?

H737 SWY is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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