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L708 SBK

1993 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,297 mi
Last recorded63,297 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 SBK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,297 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside wing mirror poor

Fail 19 Dec 2022 62,891 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 62,836 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front front suspension upper hat corroded

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot lock insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,800 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,141 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 62,141 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,771 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 60,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,648 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 58,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,718 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 55,718 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,515 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,830 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 48,825 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,071 miles

play in steering box

Fail 17 Feb 2012 46,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in steering box

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,850 miles

corrosion forming n/s/r o/s/r parking brake cables

rear anti roll bar bushes worn [D]

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,802 miles

engine oil leak

lift in front kingpin

parking brake cables rusty

play in front wheel bearing

play in steering box

rear flexi hose ferrules corrosion forming

rear spring shackle bushes worn n/s and o/sfront and rear of spring

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside centre chassis slightly damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2009 39,868 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside centre chassis slightly damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,813 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 36,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,774 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L708 SBK is a 1993 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L708 SBK, 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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L708 SBK is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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