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H990 URC

1990 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,078 mi
Last recorded48,078 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH990 URC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 48,078 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 48,052 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS INOP

N/S/R AND O/S/R LEAFSPRING EYE BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKING

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 47,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine smoking when left to idle,but clears when running/rev,clears.

front A frame support has been welded and secure. would advise to replace support with new metal as weak/aged.

lights all working but have noticed that wiring in places not very good and will need replacing soon!!.

Fail 31 Oct 2008 47,958 miles

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

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

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

BAD OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING AND CRACKING

N/S AND O/S/R LEAFSPRING EYE BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKING

REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE STICKING

SLIGHT LIFT IN FRONT KING PIN

Pass 6 Oct 2007 46,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,530 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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H990 URC is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H990 URC, 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 H990 URC registered?

H990 URC is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 August 1990.

Is H990 URC safe to buy?

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