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H896 HCS

1990 Reliant Robin LX

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,229 mi
Last recorded51,229 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin LX66,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH896 HCS
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 51,229 miles

front steering box damp

front suspension a arm slightly corroded

slight play in front stub pin

Pass 6 Jun 2020 50,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,888 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 49,888 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,973 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 47,970 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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H896 HCS is a 1990 Reliant Robin LX in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H896 HCS, 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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What year was H896 HCS registered?

H896 HCS is a 1990 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 3 October 1990.

Is H896 HCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H896 HCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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