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H897 HCS

1990 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,489 mi
Last recorded72,489 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 HCS
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,875 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 69,886 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,512 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 67,512 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cannot open tailgate.

Pass 28 Aug 2006 66,205 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 66,205 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

fuel pipe perished

Pass 25 Aug 2005 64,649 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2005 64,595 miles

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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H897 HCS is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H897 HCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H897 HCS registered?

H897 HCS is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 November 1990.

Is H897 HCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H897 HCS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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