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L542 UWV

1994 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,204 mi
Last recorded65,204 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 UWV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,204 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,602 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 58,596 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,203 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 58,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear fuel hose excesivly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2006 57,955 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 57,953 miles

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

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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L542 UWV is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L542 UWV, 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 L542 UWV registered?

L542 UWV is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 March 1994.

Is L542 UWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L542 UWV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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