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N390 DWX

1996 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,544 mi
Last recorded68,544 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 DWX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,621 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,039 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 62,780 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,404 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 55,763 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 55,763 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 53,384 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 51,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 51,060 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 51,060 miles

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

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 May 2011 50,582 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 49,811 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 49,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2009 48,110 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 48,110 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,558 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 46,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 44,531 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 42,710 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 42,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

diff pinion oil seal leaking

o/s front engine mounting parted

some brake pipes starting to corrode

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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N390 DWX is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N390 DWX, 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 N390 DWX registered?

N390 DWX is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N390 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N390 DWX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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