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N978 GWT

1995 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,221 mi
Last recorded44,221 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 GWT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 44,221 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 44,221 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage driving light (6.1.C.1)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 43,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 42,860 miles

near side door mirror missing

some damage to front number plate

Fail 20 Sep 2014 42,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side door mirror missing

some damage to front number plate

Pass 17 Aug 2013 41,859 miles

some corrosion in front to rear steel brake pipe.

some deterioration in nearside headlight reflector.

some play in front suspension king pin & bushes.

Pass 17 May 2012 41,128 miles

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

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

wiring not secure behind offside door sill/

Fail 10 May 2012 41,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

wiring not secure behind offside door sill/

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,051 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,560 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,866 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,622 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 31,082 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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N978 GWT is a 1995 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N978 GWT, 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.

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N978 GWT is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 November 1995.

Is N978 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N978 GWT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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