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N354 GRL

1995 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,131 mi
Last recorded66,131 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 GRL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,131 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 66,128 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,591 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 62,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,355 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,325 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,342 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 57,294 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 54,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2010 51,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,621 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,999 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 46,999 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,751 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,751 miles

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

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

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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N354 GRL is a 1995 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N354 GRL, 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 N354 GRL registered?

N354 GRL is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 October 1995.

Is N354 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N354 GRL shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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