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L518 BKR

1993 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,104 mi
Last recorded42,104 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 BKR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 42,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front tyre wearing on side

king pin slight play

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 42,104 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front tyre wearing on side

king pin slight play

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,641 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough play in end of box (2.2.D.1)

diff noisey

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,641 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough play in end of box (2.2.D.1)

diff noisey

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,022 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

noise from rear diff

rear axle corroded

slight play in stearing box

Fail 6 Oct 2016 41,022 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion on rear axle

noise from rear dif

play in steering box

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,125 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,137 miles

dash loose

noise from ns rear shock area

Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,149 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,962 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,920 miles

fuel cap

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,783 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,164 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 27,916 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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L518 BKR is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L518 BKR, 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 L518 BKR registered?

L518 BKR is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L518 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L518 BKR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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