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L456 UAF

1993 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,075 mi
Last recorded36,075 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 UAF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 36,075 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,904 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank breather deteriorated

radiator header tank insecure

slight play in kingpin

Fail 25 Aug 2017 35,898 miles

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure + dash insecure o/s (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank breather deteriorated

hazard warning lamps flashing very fast

radiator header tank insecure

slight play in kingpin

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,514 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 35,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise hazards flashing very fast

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dash insecure

fuel tank breather deterioated

kingpin play

Fail 21 Mar 2013 31,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dash insecure

fuel tank breather deterioated

kingpin play

o/s/f engine mount split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,287 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine mount split

fuel pipe slight corrosion

fuel tank breather slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2012 30,280 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine mount broken

slight corrosion to fuel tank breather

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,102 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,386 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,037 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,297 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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L456 UAF is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L456 UAF, 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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L456 UAF is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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