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K185 RCW

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

30,000 mi
Last recorded30,000 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 RCW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 30,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 30,001 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 30,000 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 30,000 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,000 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 30,000 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,000 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 30,000 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel close to max

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,814 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel close to max

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,631 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 29,631 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 28,487 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,084 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 26,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,565 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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K185 RCW is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1992 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,391 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 K185 RCW, 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 34 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K185 RCW registered?

K185 RCW is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 August 1992.

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