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L493 GPY

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,123 mi
Last recorded53,123 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 GPY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,123 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 53,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,989 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 51,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 51,868 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged axle to flex (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision anchorage bracket corroded excessively (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

REAR TYES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 50,202 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 50,202 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2015 48,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2014 47,271 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,730 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 45,726 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,580 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 43,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,992 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 41,991 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,577 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 39,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,723 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,799 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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L493 GPY is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L493 GPY, 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 L493 GPY registered?

L493 GPY is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 February 1994.

Is L493 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L493 GPY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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