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L223 JAW

1993 Reliant Robin

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,920 mi
Last recorded86,920 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 JAW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,920 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 86,843 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,480 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

main beam tell tall inop

Fail 10 Jul 2010 76,202 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake efort low

head light swicth dip is main beam

main beam tell tall inop

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,133 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nearside front seat slightly loose

welding repair to a frame

Fail 20 Jul 2009 66,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nearside front seat slightly loose

welding repair to a frame

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,328 miles

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

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

rear number plate slight deterioration

Fail 18 Jul 2008 562,554 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slight deterioration

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,780 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 49,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,297 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 41,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

exhaust system rubbing on body work

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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L223 JAW is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L223 JAW, 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 L223 JAW registered?

L223 JAW is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 October 1993.

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