MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust badly corroded
slight play in front king pin
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
alternator belt loose
clutch pivot seized
rear wiper rubber split
slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall not showing cords
slight drag offside rear brake
slight play king pin
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
alternator belt loose
clutch pivot seized
rear wiper rubber split
slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall not showing cords
slight drag offside rear brake
slight play king pin
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 DNW is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 R242 DNW, 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 R242 DNW registered?
R242 DNW is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R242 DNW safe to buy?
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