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K494 AFA

1992 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,695 mi
Last recorded4,695 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 AFA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 4,695 miles

very bad oil leks from engine ,gearbox .and rear axle ?

Fail 23 Jul 2026 4,693 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (A )frame split and corroded through ? as chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

very bad oil leks from engine ,gearbox .and rear axle ?

Pass 26 Aug 2025 2,624 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,894 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 93,786 miles

engine gearbox ,and rear axle leaking oil ?

o/s rear reverse light not working?

Fail 26 Jul 2022 93,786 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine gearbox ,and rear axle leaking oil ?

o/s rear reverse light not working?

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,443 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,437 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,990 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,990 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,996 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,990 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,980 miles

Oil leak

wires insicure and hanging down ?

Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Oil leak

wires insicure and hanging down ?

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,912 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

axle leaking oil ??

o/side engine mounting brocken ??

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,789 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 67,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,282 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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K494 AFA is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K494 AFA, 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 K494 AFA registered?

K494 AFA is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 August 1992.

Is K494 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K494 AFA shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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