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R116 PAS

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,344 mi
Last recorded53,344 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 PAS
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 53,344 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 53,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 53,295 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 53,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,260 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 53,260 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,239 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 53,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,226 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,979 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,427 miles

handbrake lever pivot slightly siezed ? [ have soaked with wd40]

o/s/r stop lamp duller than n/s/r ?? advise new bulb ;

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,906 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,659 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 36,659 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,592 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 35,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,892 miles

offside front fog lamp lense broken

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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R116 PAS is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R116 PAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R116 PAS registered?

R116 PAS is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R116 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 PAS shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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