MOT Status
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78,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for N996 HWU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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