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L478 ORC

1994 Reliant Robin LX

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,581 mi
Last recorded26,581 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin LX47,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 ORC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2008 26,581 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 26,581 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 26,543 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 25,082 miles
Fail 15 May 2007

Front Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 23,161 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 21,589 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 21,589 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

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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L478 ORC is a 1994 Reliant Robin LX in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,616 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 L478 ORC, 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 32 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 L478 ORC registered?

L478 ORC is a 1994 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L478 ORC safe to buy?

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