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L165 DPG

1994 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,374 mi
Last recorded54,374 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 DPG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,374 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened cables rusty.!! (1.1.15 (b))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement upper mounting.. (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 54,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down lower clinch bolt. (2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened cables rusty.!! (1.1.15 (b))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement upper mounting.. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,938 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting worn,,

Nearside Front seat back hinge slightly worn..

slight ware front king pin.

prop shaft uj worn!!!!...

Fail 27 Sep 2022 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front engine mounting worn,,

Nearside Front seat back hinge slightly worn..

prop shaft uj worn!!!!...

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,973 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in rear propshaft uj..

Fail 27 Sep 2021 52,970 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Seat belt of the wrong type incorrectly fitted. (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in rear propshaft uj..

Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 52,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 52,869 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Driver's seat insecure floor mounting plate missing. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 52,757 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively U J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough heavy. (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 52,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively U J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough heavy. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 20,100 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

road test odometer works but mileage dose not change.

slight condensation in nearside front light.

Fail 22 May 2018 20,100 miles

All direction indicators not working all indicators. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative all indicators. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,100 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 20,100 miles

Centre Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,894 miles

nearside rear light unit is damaged

offside handbrake efficiency is a little low

Pass 8 Mar 2014 14,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,801 miles

nearside rear light lens is damaged

some movement/wear in steering column

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,092 miles

front tyre is wearing unevenly

offside rear light lens is damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,293 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear indicator damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,299 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 7,293 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 1,295 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 1,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 7,293 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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L165 DPG is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L165 DPG, 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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L165 DPG is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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