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R150 JCK

1997 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,453 mi
Last recorded42,453 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 JCK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,453 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,904 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 37,904 miles

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

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

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine mount bolt loose . tighted up ok

Fail 16 Sep 2013 33,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine mount bolt loose . tighted up ok

Fail 30 Aug 2012 25,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,127 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 10,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 9,438 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,391 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,804 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 8,804 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 8,404 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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R150 JCK is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Black 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 R150 JCK, 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 R150 JCK registered?

R150 JCK is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R150 JCK safe to buy?

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