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P795 GOG

1996 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,692 mi
Last recorded12,692 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 GOG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 12,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

drivers seat fixed

front passenger seat removed

slight oil leak

steering column movement

Pass 15 Sep 2022 12,622 miles

Central Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both NS & OS park brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both NS & OS (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,316 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 12,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 12,152 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,074 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 11,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,040 miles

Limited inspection to A-Frame due to underseal. †Drag link gaiters split †Clutch pivot seized †Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded †O/s/r reverse light and n/s/r fog lamp inop. †O/s/r wheel cylinder secured by hose clamp. † † † †

Fail 21 Sep 2006 11,010 miles

Centre Front Radius arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Drag link gaiters split †Front washer poor effort †Clutch pivot seized †front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded †O/S reverse lamp and n/s fog lamp inop †O/S/R wheel cylinder secured by hose clamp †

Fail 8 Sep 2006 10,979 miles

Centre Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

O/S reverse lamp inop - N/s fog lamp inop †Front washer poor effort †Front wiper poor effort †Clutch pivot seized †Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded †Drag link gaiters split † †

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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P795 GOG is a 1996 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P795 GOG, 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 P795 GOG registered?

P795 GOG is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P795 GOG safe to buy?

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