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L163 NNV

1994 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,227 mi
Last recorded3,227 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 NNV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 3,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 56,352 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipe damp and fuel tank corroded

oil leak

slight play in front king pin

some play in steering box

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,285 miles

Centre Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,253 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 56,248 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,589 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 55,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

INLET MANIFOLD HAS AIR LEAK.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,707 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 54,616 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

HAND BRAKE CABLE FOULING EXHAUST. †

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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L163 NNV is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 47,086 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 L163 NNV, 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 32 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L163 NNV registered?

L163 NNV is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L163 NNV safe to buy?

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