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L797 KEW

1993 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,785 mi
Last recorded10,785 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 KEW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 10,785 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 10,785 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 56,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,794 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 56,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,186 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 53,186 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,670 miles

slight wear in rear propshaft universal joint.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,856 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 43,856 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,657 miles

Oil leak at N/S rear hub

Fail 26 Jul 2011 40,657 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak at N/S rear hub

Pass 18 May 2010 38,091 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 38,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,433 miles

water inside n/s headlamp

Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,433 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

water inside n/s headlamp

engine mountings broken

Pass 31 May 2007 27,501 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 27,424 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,198 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 25,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L797 KEW is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L797 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.

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What year was L797 KEW registered?

L797 KEW is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L797 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L797 KEW shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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