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L579 LHL

1993 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,404 mi
Last recorded45,404 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 LHL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,404 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2010 45,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 45,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,121 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 45,119 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,385 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 44,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 43,654 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 43,654 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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L579 LHL is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L579 LHL, 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 L579 LHL registered?

L579 LHL is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L579 LHL safe to buy?

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