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J695 TEF

1991 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

58,423 mi
Last recorded58,423 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Reliant Robin57,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ695 TEF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 58,420 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front steering king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,968 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake flexi ferrules are showing signs of corrosion

rear spring u bolts are corroded and reduced in section.

steering column has movement but not excessive

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,551 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 57,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,804 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 56,801 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 55,707 miles

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column has slight movement at mounts.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,707 miles

Handbrake cables corroded

Steering column has slight movement at mounts.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 54,756 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,892 miles

Handbrake cable support brackets corroded/weak

front brake pipe to flexy slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2012 53,892 miles

Handbrake cable support brackets corroded/weak

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

front brake pipe to flexy slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,155 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 53,153 miles

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

Front shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,121 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,121 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,241 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front tyre worn on edge

Front wiper deteriorating

N/S headlamp slight condensation

O/S reverse lamp inop

Steering column bracket slight movement

Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,875 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,789 miles

Front shockabsorber bushes worn, Rear are corroded †All steel brake pipes corroded †Engine mounts weak †Freeplay at steering column bracket

Fail 23 Jul 2007 48,689 miles

Centre Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Reverse lamps inop

Top steering column bracket slight freeplay †Engine mounts weak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,037 miles

most metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight movement in front shocker bottom bush.

slight play in front king pin assembly.

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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J695 TEF is a 1991 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J695 TEF, 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 J695 TEF registered?

J695 TEF is a 1991 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J695 TEF safe to buy?

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