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L580 LHL

1993 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,227 mi
Last recorded64,227 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL580 LHL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,227 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 64,227 miles

Nearside wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,227 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,227 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/side fron driving light not working

steering cowl missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,537 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2008 62,502 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 57,760 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 57,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,574 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 53,573 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L580 LHL is a 1993 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L580 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.

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What year was L580 LHL registered?

L580 LHL is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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