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L48 SHY

1993 Reliant Robin

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

29,781 mi
Last recorded29,781 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 SHY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 29,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Driver's seat insecure at tilt pivot (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,699 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 29,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 29,078 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage fouling body

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 29,067 miles

All position lamps not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage fouling body

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,807 miles

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

exhuast bracket brocken

Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,807 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhuast bracket brocken

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,723 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,236 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 49,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,413 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 45,411 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,290 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 42,290 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,100 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,922 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 37,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 37,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,814 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 37,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,309 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,966 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 35,966 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,685 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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L48 SHY is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 L48 SHY, 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 L48 SHY registered?

L48 SHY is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L48 SHY safe to buy?

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