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L786 KEW

1993 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,497 mi
Last recorded48,497 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 KEW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 48,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shockers corroded on both the nearside and offside

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play detected between sector shaft and drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 45,803 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 45,802 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 45,209 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 45,209 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 45,209 miles

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering box shaft (2.3 (a) (i))

Front slight play in king pin

Pass 29 Nov 2019 45,209 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 45,209 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 45,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 45,209 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight lift in front king pin, efficient at test.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 45,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight lift in front king pin, efficient at test.

Pass 12 Nov 2014
Fail 11 Nov 2014

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,209 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 45,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,209 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension king pin slight play

head lamp reflectors in poor condition.

oil filter rusty

oil pressure switch wire broken.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,708 miles

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

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

brake adjustment poor

headlamps poor condition

slight play in front king pin

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,656 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 37,656 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,555 miles

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

rear prop u/j dry

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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L786 KEW is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L786 KEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L786 KEW registered?

L786 KEW is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L786 KEW safe to buy?

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