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L185 ONG

1993 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

12,553 mi
Last recorded12,553 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 ONG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 12,553 miles

slight lift in king pin assembly

some insecurity of drivers seat

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

battery slightly insecure

interior indicator/wiper assembly slightly insecure but all operating at time of test.

nearside headlamp aim on limit

stop lamp switch showing signs of wear, stop lights working at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2020 12,500 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery slightly insecure

some lift in front king pin assembly

Pass 14 Sep 2019 12,438 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 12,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced full off water (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced full off water (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 12,297 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front kingpin has slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2018 12,293 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front kingpin has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2017 12,198 miles

Front king pin and bush has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 12,198 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front king pin and bush has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 12,078 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 12,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 12,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,814 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 11,814 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,766 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrorsion on front exhaust mounting clamp.

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 11,751 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrorsion on front exhaust mounting clamp.

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,497 miles

Offside and Nearside Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Fail 17 Jun 2011 11,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside and Nearside Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,180 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,007 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 11,004 miles

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

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 8,599 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

w/wiper split at ends

Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 7,044 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 59,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 6,619 miles

oil leak from oil switch

Pass 2 Feb 2006 5,240 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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L185 ONG is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L185 ONG, 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 L185 ONG registered?

L185 ONG is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 September 1993.

Is L185 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 ONG shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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