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R249 WOJ

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

25,312 mi
Last recorded25,312 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 WOJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 25,312 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 25,294 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,581 miles

travel on footbrake

Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,178 miles

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

rear and centre exhaust slightly corroded.slight oil leak on engine.n/s/r rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,830 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 18,774 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear hub leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,335 miles

Fuel tank slightly damp in places.

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 15,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank slightly damp in places.

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,230 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 15,169 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,129 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 13,188 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 13,188 miles

Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R249 WOJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R249 WOJ, 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 R249 WOJ registered?

R249 WOJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R249 WOJ safe to buy?

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