CarVerify

Free Car Check

N688 DNW

1995 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,722 mi
Last recorded37,722 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 DNW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 37,722 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 37,720 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle been standing off road for some time brake back plates front and rear and chassis front to rear corrosion visible not excessive

Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,776 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 36,776 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking around filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,723 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,535 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 34,535 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,581 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 33,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,446 miles

both headlights poor condition

rear petrol pipe to filter poor condition/fit

washers poor

Pass 11 Nov 2011 25,735 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,112 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 21,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,466 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 19,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 16,921 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

running gear of this vehicle is generally corroding & deteriorating.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,666 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 16,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,140 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER STIFF

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 16,140 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER STIFF

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 16,136 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

screenwash poor, borderline pass..

Pass 15 Aug 2005 15,600 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 15,600 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering box

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
Full Reliant Robin reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N688 DNW is a 1995 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N688 DNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N688 DNW?

You can check the full history of N688 DNW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N688 DNW registered?

N688 DNW is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N688 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N688 DNW shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N688 DNW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N688 DNW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.