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K381 VPL

1992 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,044 mi
Last recorded2,044 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK381 VPL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 2,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/s headlight wires require securing

Fail 12 Aug 2015 2,041 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/s headlight wires require securing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 1,818 miles

engine cover loose at rear mounts

front chassis + wheel uncovered

main beam tell-tale not working

Fail 20 Jun 2014 1,816 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

engine cover loose at rear mounts

front chassis + wheel uncovered

main beam tell-tale not working

Pass 13 Jun 2013 1,217 miles

clutch/brake pedals modified

dvla to be informed by owner

front body removed

front chassis exposed

steering/front seat modified

vosa informed

Fail 31 May 2013 1,214 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

battery insecure

clutch/brake pedals modified

front body removed

front chassis exposed

o/s chassis wires + battery cable insecure

steering/front seat modified

vosa informed

Pass 3 May 2012 32,428 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2012 32,426 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 70,698 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,033 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 16,877 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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K381 VPL is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K381 VPL, 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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K381 VPL is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1992.

Is K381 VPL safe to buy?

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