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K406 EBF

1993 Reliant Robin

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,411 mi
Last recorded50,411 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK406 EBF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 50,411 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 50,393 miles

Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,245 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded down ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,533 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 41,533 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 36,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 27,601 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 27,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,635 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet latch missing

Fail 15 Sep 2011 25,635 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet latch missing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,181 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 25,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,169 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 24,169 miles

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

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 21,496 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,514 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 15,514 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2005 12,779 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 12,779 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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K406 EBF is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 46,251 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 K406 EBF, 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 33 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K406 EBF registered?

K406 EBF is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 June 1993.

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