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K812 HWE

1993 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,666 mi
Last recorded67,666 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK812 HWE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,666 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 65,343 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in front kig pin

Pass 14 Aug 2010 63,351 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 63,351 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch pivot seized

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,614 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 60,614 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s/f seat frame rotten at base

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,009 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 58,009 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in king pin

steering stiff.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,164 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 54,164 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

clutch cable pivot seized

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,053 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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K812 HWE is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K812 HWE, 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 K812 HWE registered?

K812 HWE is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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