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P103 FAU

1996 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,657 mi
Last recorded42,657 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 FAU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,657 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 42,614 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,576 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

General corrosion to suspension parts

INTERIOR REAR VIEW INSECURE

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 42,572 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

General corrosion to suspension parts

INTERIOR REAR VIEW INSECURE

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,103 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,818 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,987 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Sep 2006 36,987 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

both rear tyres perrishing

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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P103 FAU is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P103 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P103 FAU registered?

P103 FAU is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P103 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 FAU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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