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H15 GVA

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

23,991 mi
Last recorded23,991 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 GVA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 23,991 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 23,081 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 23,077 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front advise lift in king pin

Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,398 miles

advise back door hinges faulty

Fail 23 Aug 2019 22,398 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

advise back door hinges faulty

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,454 miles

Front slight lift in king pin

Pass 17 Aug 2017 20,127 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 20,127 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,075 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear wiper missing

Fail 31 Aug 2016 19,074 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear wiper missing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,725 miles

slight play steering box

Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,762 miles

damp around offside rear brake drum but unable to see if wheel cylinder is leaking

rear tyres perished and starting to part but unable to see ply or cords

slight play in steering box

Fail 10 Apr 2012 17,740 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

damp around offside rear brake drum but unable to see if wheel cylinder is leaking

rear tyres perished and starting to part but unable to see ply or cords

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,817 miles

slight play in front wheel

Fail 13 Apr 2011 16,817 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in front wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

passenger door mirror loose and taped up

slight bind in both rear wheels

slight play in offside rear spring hanger bush

Fail 16 Apr 2010 15,905 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

passenger door mirror loose and taped up

slight bind in both rear wheels

slight play in offside rear spring hanger bush

Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,850 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp but not affecting beam image

slight wear on edge of front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,898 miles

slight bind in both rear wheels

slight condensation nearside headlamp

Fail 17 Apr 2008 13,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight bind in both rear wheels

slight condensation nearside headlamp

Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,894 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 11,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H15 GVA is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 H15 GVA, 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 H15 GVA registered?

H15 GVA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H15 GVA safe to buy?

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