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C17 JSS

1990 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,689 mi
Last recorded46,689 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 JSS
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 46,689 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 46,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,688 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,691 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 46,688 miles

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,688 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 46,688 miles

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

c/o reading high on emissions high tickover

Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,688 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,688 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 46,688 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 46,688 miles

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

handbrake high,but not excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,688 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 46,688 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2008 46,688 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 46,688 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 May 2006 46,688 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 46,688 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C17 JSS is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 57,274 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 C17 JSS, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C17 JSS registered?

C17 JSS is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is C17 JSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 JSS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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