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J397 YWA

1991 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195 mi
Last recorded195 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Reliant Robin57,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 YWA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 195 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 84,158 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 84,156 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 78,440 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 78,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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J397 YWA is a 1991 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 57,904 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 J397 YWA, 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 35 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 J397 YWA registered?

J397 YWA is a 1991 Reliant Robin, first registered on 28 September 1991.

Is J397 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J397 YWA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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