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N491 RFJ

1995 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

39,330 mi
Last recorded39,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 RFJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,330 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,330 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,743 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 36,743 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,706 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,233 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,179 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 31,159 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 30,539 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,360 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 30,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N491 RFJ is a 1995 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N491 RFJ, 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 N491 RFJ registered?

N491 RFJ is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N491 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 RFJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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