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L428 UFW

1993 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,362 mi
Last recorded83,362 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 UFW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,362 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 83,307 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective NS+OS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,710 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror broken

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 82,710 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror broken

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 80,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded (7.1.2)

prop shaft rear joint badly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,657 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 79,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,719 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,132 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,909 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,119 miles

advise all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2007 59,518 miles

fuel breather pipes perishing - advise replacement

Pass 7 Feb 2006 59,263 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 59,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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L428 UFW is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L428 UFW, 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 L428 UFW registered?

L428 UFW is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L428 UFW safe to buy?

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