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L158 ULX

1993 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,752 mi
Last recorded8,752 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 ULX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 8,752 miles

OSR leaf spring shackle pin fouling on fuel tank

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 87,307 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle doesn't drive so unable to complete brake test (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OSR leaf spring shackle pin fouling on fuel tank

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 8,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Head lamp aim slightly up

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 18 Dec 2013 8,363 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,827 miles

advise offside front engine mount broken

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,135 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 30,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,719 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 23,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 20,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,835 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 15,833 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 9,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,862 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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L158 ULX is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L158 ULX, 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 L158 ULX registered?

L158 ULX is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L158 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L158 ULX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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