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K842 BFL

1993 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,411 mi
Last recorded83,411 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK842 BFL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 83,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 82,910 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,167 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,000 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 81,000 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,404 miles

wheel trim fitted to nearside rear and offside rear wheel

Fail 19 Apr 2017 80,403 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

wheel trim fitted to nearside rear and offside rear wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,345 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,880 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 77,865 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 77,859 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 76,317 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,850 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 72,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,622 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 70,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,524 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,584 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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K842 BFL is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K842 BFL, 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 K842 BFL registered?

K842 BFL is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K842 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K842 BFL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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