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L959 LWX

1993 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 LWX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 102,473 miles

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

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,170 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,777 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,325 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,911 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 81,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear diff seal leaking

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear hubs and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front hub pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak rear diff

fuel filler breather pipe cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,705 miles

play in front hub

Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,428 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,418 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened front shocker bottom spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light comes on with sidelights (1.3.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,621 miles

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

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

slight leak from prop seal

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,469 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

some play in front kin pin/ wheel bearing

some play in steering box

Fail 12 Mar 2013 37,462 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight bind nearside rear brake

some play in front kin pin/ wheel bearing

some play in steering box

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,497 miles

slight bind rear brakes

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,058 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 35,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

all lamps listed as fuction impaired are faded lenses and clearly show white light to rear

Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,278 miles

all lamps listed as fuction impaired are faded lenses and clearly show white light to rear

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,277 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,087 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 32,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 28,030 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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L959 LWX is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L959 LWX, 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 L959 LWX registered?

L959 LWX is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L959 LWX safe to buy?

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