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R186 LSO

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,687 mi
Last recorded21,687 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 LSO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,687 miles

hazard switch faulty ? but works in certain position ;

Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,308 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 21,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,466 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 20,466 miles

Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,961 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 1,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 19,961 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 19,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,408 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 19,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 19,293 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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R186 LSO is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R186 LSO, 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 R186 LSO registered?

R186 LSO is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R186 LSO safe to buy?

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