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N797 NNJ

1996 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,271 mi
Last recorded66,271 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 NNJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,271 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,271 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,734 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 61,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 56,899 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,910 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 50,910 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 42,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,936 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,324 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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N797 NNJ is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N797 NNJ, 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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N797 NNJ is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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