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K587 TKE

1992 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,146 mi
Last recorded48,146 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK587 TKE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,146 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all three starting to perish and crack, advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipe at pump slightly deteriorated

parking brake application slightly uneven, ns lagging slightly in operation

Fail 28 Feb 2020 48,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all three starting to perish and crack, advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 48,143 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system front to rear pipe rear joint (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear rubbers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking leaking in master cylinder area (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all thee starting to perish and crack , advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drag link ends [gaitors split/perished]

Fail 13 Oct 2010 48,101 miles

Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drag link ends [gaitors split/perished]

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,300 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 45,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,334 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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K587 TKE is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K587 TKE, 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 K587 TKE registered?

K587 TKE is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 December 1992.

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