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N204 NNL

1996 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,011 mi
Last recorded37,011 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 NNL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 37,011 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 37,001 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,001 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,937 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 36,937 miles

Centre Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,786 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 36,785 miles

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

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,789 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,539 miles

Coolant leak

nearside and offside side repeter taped

nearside rear tyre has cracking to walls

offside headlamp has water inside

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

Fail 19 Oct 2010 36,516 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

nearside and offside side repeter taped

nearside rear tyre has cracking to walls

offside headlamp has water inside

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,061 miles

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on walls

slight play in steering box

Fail 22 Oct 2009 36,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering box

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on walls

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,484 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,366 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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N204 NNL is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N204 NNL, 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 N204 NNL registered?

N204 NNL is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N204 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N204 NNL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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