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N994 KYG

1996 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,265 mi
Last recorded42,265 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN994 KYG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,265 miles

Rear axle corroded

Front king pin slight play

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,896 miles

Front suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

fueltank damp

rear springs coroded

slight play in front stub pin

Fail 7 May 2019 41,875 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

front suspension corroded

rear axle corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

rear fuel tank slightly damp

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,085 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,083 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,539 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 39,538 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,779 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 35,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,487 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 26,487 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f head lamp chrome inside deteriorated not efecting beam image

Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,669 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 21,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,643 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 21,450 miles

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

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,332 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 20,332 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside 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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N994 KYG is a 1996 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N994 KYG, 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 N994 KYG registered?

N994 KYG is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N994 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N994 KYG shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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