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L243 AAY

1993 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,281 mi
Last recorded61,281 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 AAY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,281 miles

drivers seat badley deterated

Fail 13 Mar 2018 61,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat badley deterated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,504 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 58,504 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,703 miles

n/s front engine mount perrished

oil leake

rear fog light slightly opaque

screen wiper scratched

slight cracked on front a/frame supported

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,609 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 50,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,269 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 50,260 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,041 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 47,041 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 47,040 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,580 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,217 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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L243 AAY is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L243 AAY, 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 L243 AAY registered?

L243 AAY is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L243 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L243 AAY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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