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J597 BUA

1991 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,858 mi
Last recorded51,858 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Reliant Robin57,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 BUA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 51,858 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,456 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 50,455 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,234 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 49,624 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 49,624 miles

Front Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 May 2006 48,512 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 48,512 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J597 BUA is a 1991 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J597 BUA, 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.

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What year was J597 BUA registered?

J597 BUA is a 1991 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 October 1991.

Is J597 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J597 BUA shows 9 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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