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H896 WCH

1990 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,365 mi
Last recorded52,365 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH896 WCH
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 52,365 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,657 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 48,578 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,141 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 46,026 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,521 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 May 2015 40,107 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 40,105 miles

Front Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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 5 Mar 2014 39,582 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,488 miles

condition of front brake flexi

corrosion rear axle

Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,470 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

condition of front brake flexi

corrosion rear axle

Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,559 miles

condition of headlamps

corrosion to rear axle

wear in steering components

wear to front tyre on edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,432 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 35,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,309 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 33,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,025 miles

there is a slight fuel leak from the tank sender unit seal

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,235 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 25,395 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 25,395 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,163 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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H896 WCH is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H896 WCH, 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 H896 WCH registered?

H896 WCH is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 November 1990.

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