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P637 RFS

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

36,270 mi
Last recorded36,270 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 RFS
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 36,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,539 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 35,538 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 35,454 miles

front suspension arm corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 35,454 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front suspension arm corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 34,710 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 34,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2012 33,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 33,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 32,974 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 32,974 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,711 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 31,695 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

ENGINE IDLE SPEED TO HIGH

Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,018 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 30,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 28,700 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,725 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 26,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2006 25,108 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 25,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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P637 RFS is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P637 RFS, 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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P637 RFS is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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