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L629 FWN

1993 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

41,076 mi
Last recorded41,076 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL629 FWN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 41,076 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 41,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,076 miles

slight bad earth lights

Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,076 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 41,076 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,076 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 41,076 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play kingpin

Pass 17 Mar 2022 41,076 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 41,076 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,076 miles

front number plate cracked, o/s mirror cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,076 miles

o/s mirror cracked, dashboard loose, front number plate marked,

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,076 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,076 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,076 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 41,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,076 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 41,076 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,076 miles

slight play front hub, front steering srm gaitor slight split

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,076 miles

oil light, front bearing noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,076 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

sklight wear front kingpin

slight leak and wear steering box

slight movement top steering column

Fail 22 Jul 2011 41,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pipes corroding

sklight wear front kingpin

slight leak and wear steering box

slight movement top steering column

Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust section corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight blow front exhaust section

slight play top coloumn to dash panel

slight wear steering box with slight leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,076 miles

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

front exhaust section corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight blow front exhaust section

slight play top coloumn to dash panel

slight wear steering box with slight leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 41,076 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust section corroding

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight blow front exhaust pipe at retaining clamp

slight leak steering box

slight movement steering column to dash panel

slight wear steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,076 miles

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

centre exhaust section corroded

slight movement steering column to dash panel

slight wear steering box

Fail 7 Jul 2009 41,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust section corroded

slight movement steering column to dash panel

slight wear steering box

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,314 miles

slight play front kinpin

slight play front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,412 miles

slight play front king pin

Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,571 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 36,571 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L629 FWN is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L629 FWN, 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 L629 FWN registered?

L629 FWN is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L629 FWN shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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