MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush recommended (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside by shocks (2.4.A.3)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park brake (3.5.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush recommended (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside by shocks (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
oil leak
Oil leak
front suspension strut bushes deteriorating
headlamp main beam warning indicator not working and may become a failure next year
nearside and offside rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating
nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating
nearside and offside seatbelts deteriorating
Oil leak
front strut bushes deteriorating
front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode
nearside and offside rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating
nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes starting to deteriorate
nearside front seatbelt deteriorating
offside front seatbelt has slight fraying
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside rear parking brake slightly weak
nearside seatbelt deteriorating
offside chassis starting to corrode in various places
slight play in front king pin
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside rear parking brake slightly weak
nearside seatbelt deteriorating
offside chassis starting to corrode in various places
slight play in front king pin
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
chassis starting to corrode in various places
nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating
nearside rear body damaged
slight play in kingpin
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
chassis starting to corrode in various places
nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating
nearside rear body damaged
slight play in kingpin
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
nearside and offside rear tyres perishing
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PVG 297R is a 1976 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1976 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 54,328 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 PVG 297R, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PVG 297R is a 1976 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 November 1976.
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