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N879 FFM

1996 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

40,939 mi
Last recorded40,939 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 FFM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 40,939 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake limit just met

Fail 29 Apr 2025 40,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust gases high not tested

Fail 22 Apr 2025 40,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust gases high not tested

Pass 6 May 2023 40,515 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 5 May 2023 40,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top suspension leg retaining nut has corroded off. over 90% MISSING. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Pass 10 May 2022 40,061 miles

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 May 2021 39,591 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 39,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2020 39,201 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 38,369 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 38,369 miles

Fuel tank leaking leaking on the welded brackets (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,436 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 37,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,581 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,853 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,306 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cracks in the outer wall but no cords visible

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,739 miles

Nearside rear tyre has deep cracks in the outer wall but no cords visible.

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in the outer wall.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 34,739 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has deep cracks in the outer wall but no cords visible.

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in the outer wall.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,333 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,334 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 33,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,716 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 32,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,137 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,107 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 32,107 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,013 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 32,013 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,598 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 31,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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N879 FFM is a 1996 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 N879 FFM, 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 N879 FFM registered?

N879 FFM is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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