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L894 OTO

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,079 mi
Last recorded44,079 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL894 OTO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 44,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 43,713 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 43,711 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,296 miles

both front engine mounts worn

Fail 29 Mar 2021 43,296 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front engine mounts worn

Pass 30 Mar 2020 42,944 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 42,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 41,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 41,367 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,610 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 40,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,789 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,022 miles

water in both headlamps

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,211 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,041 miles

water in near side headlamp

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,095 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 33,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,516 miles

condasion in near side head lamp

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,788 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 28,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,773 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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L894 OTO is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L894 OTO, 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 L894 OTO registered?

L894 OTO is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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