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N240 AKW

1995 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

43,411 mi
Last recorded43,411 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 AKW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,411 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 43,411 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 43,022 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 43,021 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,511 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,940 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 41,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,536 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 41,536 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,712 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 40,712 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,692 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 39,692 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,881 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 38,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 38,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,230 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 37,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 36,407 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 36,407 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 35,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2008 35,033 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,276 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 33,267 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 32,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,040 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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N240 AKW is a 1995 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 1995 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,064 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 N240 AKW, 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 31 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N240 AKW registered?

N240 AKW is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 August 1995.

Is N240 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 AKW shows 27 tests with a 51.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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