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L73 MPU

1993 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,934 mi
Last recorded23,934 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 MPU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 23,934 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm front joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,340 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,340 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,320 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front shock/leg is rusting

front subframe is rusting

steering box has some play

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,181 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 31,181 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,893 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 30,893 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,010 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,212 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,460 miles

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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L73 MPU is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L73 MPU, 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 L73 MPU registered?

L73 MPU is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 October 1993.

Is L73 MPU safe to buy?

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