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L479 CFP

1994 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,252 mi
Last recorded46,252 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 CFP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 46,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,248 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 46,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing king pin excess (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,050 miles

EXHAUST HANGER LOOSE

Fail 20 Aug 2013 44,048 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EXHAUST HANGER LOOSE

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,822 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 39,755 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,288 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,092 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,548 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 23,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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L479 CFP is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L479 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.

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What year was L479 CFP registered?

L479 CFP is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 June 1994.

Is L479 CFP safe to buy?

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