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L898 OME

1993 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,761 mi
Last recorded44,761 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 OME
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 44,761 miles

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

Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Engine mount very slightly perished

Parking Brake Lever mechanism slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 44,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Engine mount very slightly perished

Parking Brake Lever mechanism slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,985 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( joining resivoir & front flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Parking Brake lever mechanism slightly corroded

Possible leak of fluid from offside & nearside rear hubs ( back plates appear to be damp

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 43,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure (Fuel filter) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( joining resivoir & front flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Parking Brake lever mechanism slightly corroded

Possible leak of fluid from offside & nearside rear hubs ( back plates appear to be damp

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,779 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 43,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,337 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,746 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 42,746 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,858 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 43,858 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 43,858 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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L898 OME is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L898 OME, 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 L898 OME registered?

L898 OME is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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