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L397 PWK

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,462 mi
Last recorded48,462 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 PWK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear prop shaft uj has slight play

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,343 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 48,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,334 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 48,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,291 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,268 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 47,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 45,736 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 45,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,421 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 44,421 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 35,419 miles

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

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

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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L397 PWK is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L397 PWK, 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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What year was L397 PWK registered?

L397 PWK is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 February 1994.

Is L397 PWK safe to buy?

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