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L88 DVH

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

51,818 mi
Last recorded51,818 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 DVH
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 51,818 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 51,706 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 51,705 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 51,577 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 51,301 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 51,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 51,060 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 50,692 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,849 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 49,844 miles

Central Front Sub-frame cracked brace across axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when tail lights are turned on, brake light goes out (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 46,657 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,368 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,377 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,232 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 37,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,338 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 36,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,425 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 35,425 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,404 miles

fuel tank is corroded (not excessive)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 34,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel tank is corroded (not excessive)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,755 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 30,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,383 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 29,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 28,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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L88 DVH is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L88 DVH, 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 L88 DVH registered?

L88 DVH is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L88 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 DVH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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