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L100 SKA

1997 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,366 mi
Last recorded58,366 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 SKA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 58,366 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,319 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fixing not ideal (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2023 57,274 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fixing not ideal (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 57,237 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,125 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,940 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 56,936 miles

Centre Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,293 miles

nearside engine mounting defective

Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,415 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 52,406 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,847 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 47,561 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,539 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2008 47,510 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,260 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 45,244 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 42,522 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 42,431 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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L100 SKA is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 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 L100 SKA, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L100 SKA registered?

L100 SKA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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