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L533 GMS

1993 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,500 mi
Last recorded79,500 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL533 GMS
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2009 79,500 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,965 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 73,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,854 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 58,785 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,590 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 52,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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L533 GMS is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 L533 GMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L533 GMS registered?

L533 GMS is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L533 GMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L533 GMS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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