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L503 FBU

1993 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,825 mi
Last recorded76,825 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 FBU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,825 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 76,820 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,867 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2012 63,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,202 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,131 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

horn slightly deteriorated.

rear brakes slightly binding.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 52,126 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

horn slightly deteriorated.

rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,773 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,543 miles

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

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

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

slight movement at top column mounting.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,148 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 41,075 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wiper blade slight split

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

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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L503 FBU is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L503 FBU, 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 L503 FBU registered?

L503 FBU is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 November 1993.

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