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L516 FBU

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,684 mi
Last recorded54,684 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 FBU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,684 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,341 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,691 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 53,621 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,702 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,329 miles

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall, very close to leaf spring.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,510 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 35,460 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,460 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,348 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 32,334 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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L516 FBU is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L516 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 32 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L516 FBU registered?

L516 FBU is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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