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L51 EBV

1993 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,558 mi
Last recorded90,558 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 EBV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,558 miles

propshaft rear u\j worn

Fail 11 Aug 2021 90,550 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

propshaft rear u\j worn

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,486 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 30,461 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output internal reflecter (4.1.4 (b))

slight damage to o/s wing mirror glass

slight novement in king pin

Fail 8 Aug 2018 89,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output internal reflecter (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight damage to o/s wing mirror glass

slight novement in king pin

Pass 14 Aug 2017 88,058 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure snapped in half (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,424 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,410 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when sidelight on front and rear dont work (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure due to insecurity of dashboard (2.1.2d)

rear brake binding o/s and n/s (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,697 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,640 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,387 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 26,387 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,878 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 24,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,539 miles

o/s engine mount broken

Fail 27 Aug 2009 22,502 miles

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

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

o/s engine mount broken

Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,077 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,516 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 17,516 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 6 Dec 2005 15,982 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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L51 EBV is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L51 EBV, 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 L51 EBV registered?

L51 EBV is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L51 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L51 EBV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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