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J596 BUA

2001 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,424 mi
Last recorded71,424 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 BUA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,424 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 71,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 71,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Direction indicator not working front & rear (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm fractured centre (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear seat base insecure.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 71,326 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear brake binding slightly.

rear seat base insecure.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 70,980 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 May 2011 68,302 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 68,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,302 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,291 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,204 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,557 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,471 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 48,471 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 47,455 miles

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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J596 BUA is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 31,546 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 J596 BUA, 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 25 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J596 BUA registered?

J596 BUA is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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