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N991 VTV

1995 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

62,978 mi
Last recorded62,978 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 VTV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 May 2021 62,978 miles

All direction indicators not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure, not failable as a class 3 vehicle.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2019 62,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,734 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 62,734 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 57,195 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 43,870 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

noise from front brake on brake aplication, light corrosion inside of drum?

wear on o/s handbrake cable axle mount

Fail 4 May 2012 43,870 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

noise from front brake on brake aplication, light corrosion inside of drum?

wear on o/s handbrake cable axle mount

Fail 31 Jan 2012 43,869 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

wear on o/s handbrake cable axle fixing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,723 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 37,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,409 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 35,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 33,260 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 33,260 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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N991 VTV is a 1995 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 N991 VTV, 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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What year was N991 VTV registered?

N991 VTV is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 July 1995.

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