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C11 WHB

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,897 mi
Last recorded28,897 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 WHB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 28,897 miles

moisture in headlamps

Fail 24 Jul 2023 28,897 miles

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

moisture in headlamps

Pass 11 Jun 2022 28,859 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 28,843 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 28,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 28,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 28,647 miles

front suspension arm has been repaired by welding

Pass 3 May 2017 28,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension arm has been repaired by welding

rubber hoses connecting plastic pipes to fuel filter are perished

Fail 25 Apr 2017 28,605 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension arm has been repaired by welding

rubber hoses connecting plastic pipes to fuel filter are perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,369 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 28,367 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,010 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 28,003 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,387 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 26,811 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,742 miles

Main front crossmember heavily rusted at offside.Front king pin has slight play.

Offside headlamp aim on highest setting.Slight play in steering box.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,808 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

main beam not working on flash

Pass 21 Mar 2008 23,808 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,795 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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C11 WHB is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 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 C11 WHB, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C11 WHB registered?

C11 WHB is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is C11 WHB safe to buy?

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