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R113 KCU

1997 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

6,961 mi
Last recorded6,961 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 KCU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 6,961 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 6,960 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,079 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 96,077 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,442 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 74,306 miles

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

n/s dip beam not working intermitantly

Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,015 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 63,008 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,964 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r o/s/r tyreswalls cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2010 48,986 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,986 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 38,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,749 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 34,662 miles

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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R113 KCU is a 1997 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R113 KCU, 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 R113 KCU registered?

R113 KCU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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