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L478 CFP

1994 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,169 mi
Last recorded30,169 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 CFP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 30,169 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 29,957 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 29,342 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 29,337 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 27,846 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 27,846 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 27,816 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 27,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 27,774 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,691 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,522 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,263 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,011 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,952 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,912 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,352 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,808 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 25,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,251 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 24,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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L478 CFP is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L478 CFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L478 CFP registered?

L478 CFP is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L478 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L478 CFP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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