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L771 LYG

1993 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

47,272 mi
Last recorded47,272 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL771 LYG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,272 miles

Front Lower kingpin has slight play

Front Lower suspension arm has welded repair heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Mar 2022 47,272 miles

Front Lower kingpin has slight play

Front Lower suspension arm has welded repair heavily undersealed

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,075 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 41,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,338 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,121 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 44,075 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,744 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,292 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,932 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 37,926 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,926 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,654 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2009 36,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 35,271 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

prop shaft bearing slight movement

Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,271 miles

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

prop shaft bearing slight movement

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,533 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 33,484 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leaking from steering box

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,474 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 30,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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L771 LYG is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L771 LYG, 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 L771 LYG registered?

L771 LYG is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L771 LYG safe to buy?

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