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J206 HOW

1991 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

63,345 mi
Last recorded63,345 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1991 Reliant Robin57,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ206 HOW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,345 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,688 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 62,688 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,016 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,016 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,813 miles

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

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 59,813 miles

Centre Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,263 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 58,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,932 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 55,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 54,237 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,237 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,333 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Dec 2007 53,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,647 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 52,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 51,830 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 51,809 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

has slight movement at steering column †

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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J206 HOW is a 1991 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1991 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 57,904 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 J206 HOW, 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 35 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J206 HOW registered?

J206 HOW is a 1991 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 December 1991.

Is J206 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J206 HOW shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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