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N127 FBP

1996 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,189 mi
Last recorded56,189 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 FBP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 56,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,166 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 56,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,994 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,982 miles

Front prop shaft UJ faulty

Nearside Rear oil leak hub

oil Leak engine

Fail 10 Oct 2018 55,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front prop shaft UJ faulty

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear oil leak hub

oil Leak engine

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,949 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,819 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,819 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,712 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 55,712 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot Roller (3.5.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,691 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,633 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,518 miles

oil leak engine n/f fog no revers lights

Fail 19 Sep 2012 55,518 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

oil leak engine n/f fog no revers lights

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,277 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,562 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,268 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 53,263 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,263 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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N127 FBP is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1996 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 43,442 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 N127 FBP, 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 30 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N127 FBP registered?

N127 FBP is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N127 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N127 FBP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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