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L953 RRV

1993 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,470 mi
Last recorded98,470 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 RRV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,470 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 95,079 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 95,079 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,560 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 89,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 84,021 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 78,692 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 72,550 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 72,550 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel tank breather hose perishing.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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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L953 RRV is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L953 RRV, 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 L953 RRV registered?

L953 RRV is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L953 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L953 RRV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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