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N815 VBA

1995 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

28,979 mi
Last recorded28,979 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 VBA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 28,979 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 26,215 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 26,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high both head light to high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 25,897 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 25,867 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,520 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 25,518 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not illuminated (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2015 25,010 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 25,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,599 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight play in front king pin

Fail 24 Sep 2013 23,599 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in front king pin

Fail 6 Sep 2013 23,592 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,135 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 23,135 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,517 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in front king pin

Pass 4 Sep 2010 21,932 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in front king pin

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,294 miles

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

front lower shockabsorber mount corroding

front rear shockabsorber bushes craking

slight play in front king pin

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,427 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 20,427 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear axel corroding

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,340 miles

oil on g/box

slight npay in king pin

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,094 miles

slight play in king pin

Fail 4 Sep 2006 18,094 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in king pin

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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N815 VBA is a 1995 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N815 VBA, 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

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What year was N815 VBA registered?

N815 VBA is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 October 1995.

Is N815 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N815 VBA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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