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N996 HWU

1996 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 HWU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 78,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 78,172 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Effected by full beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,924 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hazard lamps rather fast

parking brake brackets on rear axle-offside repaired -nearside rather loose fit to cable

Fail 8 Aug 2012 61,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hazard lamps rather fast

parking brake brackets on rear axle-offside repaired -nearside rather loose fit to cable

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,297 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,235 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 60,172 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,098 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 59,089 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 59,053 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 54,322 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 44,909 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,599 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 36,599 miles

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

1) w/s cracked on n/s lower corner †2) fog lamp not working

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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N996 HWU is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N996 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 N996 HWU registered?

N996 HWU is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N996 HWU safe to buy?

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