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K397 SHD

1992 Reliant Robin LX

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin LX53,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 SHD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2008

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

air cleaner missing

both engine mountings brocken

o/side driving lamp insicure

Pass 9 Jul 2007 78,914 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 75,764 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 75,762 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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K397 SHD is a 1992 Reliant Robin LX in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 53,384 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K397 SHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K397 SHD registered?

K397 SHD is a 1992 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K397 SHD safe to buy?

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