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L482 VAV

1994 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,624 mi
Last recorded47,624 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL482 VAV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,624 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 47,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 68,478 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 68,478 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

emissions high

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,847 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2006 65,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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L482 VAV is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L482 VAV, 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 L482 VAV registered?

L482 VAV is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L482 VAV safe to buy?

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