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J716 SAN

1991 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,503 mi
Last recorded99,503 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Reliant Robin57,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ716 SAN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 99,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 97,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 96,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 86,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,107 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,006 miles

Oil leak minor ()

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake performance slightly low

o/s headlamp beam image slightly diminished

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s indicators slightly faster in operation than n/s,, recommend check

rear brake imbalance

reverse lights not working

steering box, slight play/wear in sector shaft

Fail 3 Aug 2017 74,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front hub brake pipes,,, recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

front brake binding slightly,, recommend check

front footbrake performance low,, recommend check

steering box, slight wear/play in sector shaft

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,073 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight wear/play in steering box

Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,068 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear/play in steering box

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,651 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 68,651 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Centre Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,768 miles

offside rear brake has slight bind

slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Nov 2010 61,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,932 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 60,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

smell of petrol around feul tank.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 59,899 miles

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

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

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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J716 SAN 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 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J716 SAN, 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 J716 SAN registered?

J716 SAN is a 1991 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 December 1991.

Is J716 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J716 SAN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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