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H52 RET

1990 Reliant Robin LX

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,551 mi
Last recorded11,551 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin LX66,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH52 RET
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 11,551 miles

Battery insecure

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 11,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 9,368 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 9,368 miles

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,286 miles

Battery insecure

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 10,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 10,285 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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H52 RET is a 1990 Reliant Robin LX in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,195 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H52 RET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H52 RET is a 1990 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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