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P741 FAU

1996 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,967 mi
Last recorded79,967 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 FAU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,967 miles

Front tyre tread close

Fail 17 Oct 2016 79,954 miles

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

Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable dash and steering coloumn insicure (2.2.C.1d)

Front tyre tread close

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,283 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken but supported by other mounts

Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,283 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust mount broken but supported by other mounts

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light switch sliff

Fail 18 Jun 2012 68,442 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

rear wiper ?

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,442 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

rear wiper ?

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,562 miles

Oil leak

rear propshaft uj worn ?

slight play king pin and bushes worn

Fail 16 Jun 2011 65,562 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

rear propshaft uj worn ?

slight play king pin and bushes worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,697 miles

both engine mountings brocken

Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,693 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both engine mountings brocken

Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,773 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 59,710 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,364 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 56,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 55,327 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 55,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,371 miles

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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P741 FAU is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P741 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.

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What year was P741 FAU registered?

P741 FAU is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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