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L538 AWD

1994 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,627 mi
Last recorded26,627 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 AWD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 26,627 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 26,257 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 26,257 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 25,322 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 25,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 24,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 24,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 24,295 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear indicators (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

service brake pedal slightly stiff

Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,845 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

brake pedal slightly stiff

Pass 19 Feb 2018 21,283 miles

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

brake pedal slightly stiff/hard

Pass 18 Feb 2017 17,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,485 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

slight play in front steering system

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 5,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 1,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 65,366 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,669 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,060 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 47,060 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,257 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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L538 AWD is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 L538 AWD, 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 L538 AWD registered?

L538 AWD is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L538 AWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L538 AWD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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