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L738 SFG

1993 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,678 mi
Last recorded50,678 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 SFG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 50,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 50,394 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 50,348 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,205 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,088 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 47,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,614 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged Fuel tank vent hose perishing as marked (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,138 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 46,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 44,316 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,959 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,959 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,564 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,061 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,059 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,894 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 41,894 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L738 SFG is a 1993 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L738 SFG, 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 L738 SFG registered?

L738 SFG is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L738 SFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L738 SFG shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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