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L132 DKJ

1994 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,210 mi
Last recorded90,210 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL132 DKJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 90,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 90,065 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside age cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 90,043 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak from offside rear wheel cylinder (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens faded showing pink light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe from wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens faded going pink (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside age cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

main beam tell tale on dash not working

Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,968 miles

Main beam does not work in flash position

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,967 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres worn to limit

Main beam does not work in flash position

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

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

Screw in NSR Tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,280 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 87,280 miles

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

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

Rear Silencer loose

Slight play both rear anti roll bar D Bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,039 miles

Slight play in NSR anti roll bar "D" Bush

Slight play in king pin

Slight play in track rod rear joint

Fail 12 Oct 2010 83,973 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,323 miles

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2008 78,271 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 78,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 76,296 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 76,296 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 76,089 miles

front axle king pinhas slight play in pin.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 76,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 73,907 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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L132 DKJ is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 47,086 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 L132 DKJ, 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 32 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L132 DKJ registered?

L132 DKJ is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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