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K535 DFA

1993 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,475 mi
Last recorded60,475 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK535 DFA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 60,475 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,953 miles

Propshaft rear UJ worn on 1 cup/bearings

Rear differential has oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2022 59,335 miles

Fuel pipe near filter deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,960 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,737 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 56,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,471 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view srcatched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 55,471 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view srcatched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 54,057 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 54,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,739 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 52,348 miles

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

passenger seats not fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2014 51,996 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,996 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2013 51,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 51,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,734 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,850 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,448 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,204 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 36,570 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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K535 DFA is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K535 DFA, 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 K535 DFA registered?

K535 DFA is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 April 1993.

Is K535 DFA safe to buy?

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