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L181 SFY

1993 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

47,192 mi
Last recorded47,192 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 SFY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 47,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 45,585 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 44,054 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 44,054 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 42,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 31 May 2011 42,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,916 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 40,916 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,425 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,483 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 36,482 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 34,329 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 34,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L181 SFY is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L181 SFY, 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 L181 SFY registered?

L181 SFY is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is L181 SFY safe to buy?

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