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L972 HKJ

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,204 mi
Last recorded17,204 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 HKJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 17,204 miles

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 2 Aug 2011 17,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,182 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 17,177 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,130 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 17,125 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Both engine and gearbox mountings broken.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,939 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 16,934 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,621 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 16,621 miles

Centre Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,965 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 14,965 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L972 HKJ is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L972 HKJ, 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 L972 HKJ registered?

L972 HKJ is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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