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N993 HWU

1996 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,047 mi
Last recorded34,047 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 HWU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,047 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise hand brake travel

Fail 17 Feb 2016 34,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise hand brake travel

Pass 20 Aug 2014 334,032 miles

Nail in front tyre

advise slight lift at front king pin

Fail 20 Aug 2014 334,032 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

advise slight lift at front king pin

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,929 miles

advise in and out movement at rear offside wheel

Fail 23 Aug 2013 33,925 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise in and out movement at rear offside wheel

Pass 9 May 2012 33,662 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 33,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 33,407 miles

advise cut in rear nearside tyre wall

advise lift in king pin

advise play atrear wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2010 32,971 miles

advise slight play at rear nearside wheel

Fail 11 May 2010 32,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight play at rear nearside wheel

Pass 11 May 2009 32,143 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 32,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,400 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2007 30,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,087 miles

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

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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N993 HWU is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N993 HWU, 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 N993 HWU registered?

N993 HWU is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N993 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N993 HWU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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