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N509 HHW

1995 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,978 mi
Last recorded52,978 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 HHW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in front kingpin

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 May 2008 52,151 miles

slight play in front kingpin

Fail 19 May 2008 52,151 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in front kingpin

Pass 17 May 2007 50,289 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 50,289 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 49,014 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 49,014 miles

Centre front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 47,021 miles

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 1 Jun 2005 47,017 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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N509 HHW is a 1995 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N509 HHW, 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 N509 HHW registered?

N509 HHW is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 27 September 1995.

Is N509 HHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N509 HHW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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