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H801 BTR

1990 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,163 mi
Last recorded63,163 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH801 BTR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,163 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,309 miles

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

Front shock mount bush slightly perished

O/s front rear dust cover split

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 62,309 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front shock mount bush slightly perished

O/s front rear dust cover split

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear wiper deterated

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,681 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,681 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 61,035 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2009 61,035 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,358 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,554 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 59,554 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,760 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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H801 BTR is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 H801 BTR, 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 H801 BTR registered?

H801 BTR is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 August 1990.

Is H801 BTR safe to buy?

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