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K869 VFH

1993 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,352 mi
Last recorded70,352 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 VFH
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 70,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,280 miles

Central Front Steering pivot point (kingpin)slight play

Pass 28 May 2020 70,141 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,916 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 68,916 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,767 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,565 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 62,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,258 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 56,258 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,580 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 52,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 48,892 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,994 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,308 miles

fuel filler pipes starting to perish.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 35,308 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

fuel filler pipes starting to perish.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,637 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 21,976 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,976 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,625 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 17,625 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K869 VFH is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K869 VFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K869 VFH registered?

K869 VFH is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 June 1993.

Is K869 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K869 VFH shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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