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N728 YDA

1996 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,759 mi
Last recorded69,759 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 YDA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil Leak

Pass 9 Sep 2024 68,294 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,617 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 66,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flex on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on engine / gearbox

slight oil leak on rear axle / diff

Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,132 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,829 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 57,829 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,391 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 53,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,651 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 42,693 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,748 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 41,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,748 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,184 miles

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

brake pipes greased

fuel tank damp

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,914 miles

both side repeators require attention soon

front coil spring slightly corroded

slight play in both rear lower shocker bushes

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,733 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,829 miles

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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N728 YDA is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N728 YDA, 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 N728 YDA registered?

N728 YDA is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N728 YDA safe to buy?

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