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N272 EAG

1996 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,130 mi
Last recorded48,130 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 EAG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,130 miles

fuel tank rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2013 48,130 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearsde rear hub oil leak

water in nearside headlamp

Fail 31 Oct 2012 45,164 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearsde rear hub oil leak

water in nearside headlamp

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,993 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight leak on nsr hub

wiper blade split

Fail 2 Nov 2011 36,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight leak on nsr hub

wiper blade split

Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,408 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 28,408 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 19,326 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 10,786 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,559 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 10,559 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 10,432 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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N272 EAG is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N272 EAG, 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 N272 EAG registered?

N272 EAG is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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