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H898 OWP

1990 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,484 mi
Last recorded59,484 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 OWP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,484 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak

steering box has slight play

Fail 28 Aug 2015 59,484 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

steering box has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,333 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 53,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,763 miles

Coolant leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel filler neck breather pipe perished badly

steering link arm ball joint rubber boot split

Fail 14 Sep 2011 52,763 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel filler neck breather pipe perished badly

steering link arm ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,696 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel filler neck breather pipe perished

steering link arm ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,533 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,366 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck hose starting to perish

Fail 26 Jun 2008 52,362 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck hose starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2007 51,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 May 2007 51,867 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 May 2006 50,823 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipe across rear axle showing signs of corrosion

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filler neck pipes starting to perish

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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H898 OWP is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H898 OWP, 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 H898 OWP registered?

H898 OWP is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H898 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H898 OWP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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