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R102 EDO

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

79,531 mi
Last recorded79,531 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 EDO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 79,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine/axle leaking oil

Pass 13 Aug 2024 78,550 miles

engine and rear axle oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,430 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 77,393 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,283 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,033 miles

Front upper main suspension support beam heavily corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2021 75,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front upper main suspension support beam heavily corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 73,842 miles

rear diff leaking oil

rear u/j has slight play on propshaft

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2020 73,821 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box sector shaft excessively worn (2.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

rear u/j has slight play on propshaft

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,264 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,942 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 68,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,237 miles

Front both headlamps hav slight damp inside lense

Front king pin has slight free-play

Rear propshaft uj has slight wear

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,522 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

front tyre worn on edge

rear axle oil seal weeping

Fail 23 Jun 2015 65,493 miles

Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

all tyres worn close to limit

front tyre worn on edge

rear axle oil seal weeping

Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,801 miles

front king-pin has slight wear

offside rear fog lamp dim

steering box has slight wear

Fail 25 Jun 2014 63,752 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front king-pin has slight wear

front wiper rubber slightly spilt

offside rear fog lamp dim

steering box has slight wear

Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,416 miles

Steering box has slight play in output shaft.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,054 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 58,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,894 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2010 54,922 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

petrol hose perished

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,922 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

petrol hose perished

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,458 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

fuel pipe perished

Fail 15 Jul 2009 52,458 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

fuel pipe perished

Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,657 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,385 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 44,360 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 41,414 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 41,387 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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R102 EDO is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R102 EDO, 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 R102 EDO registered?

R102 EDO is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R102 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 EDO shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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