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R275 PDV

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,509 mi
Last recorded69,509 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 PDV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,509 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 69,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 67,993 miles

Front washers could do with adjusting

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 67,952 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front washers could do with adjusting

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,667 miles

near side rear tyre getting very perrished now and could do with changing soon

Fail 27 Jul 2009 64,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear tyre getting very perrished now and could do with changing soon

Fail 14 Aug 2008 62,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre is very cracked but no cords on show at the moment

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,872 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre is very cracked but no cords on show at the moment

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,461 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 57,461 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,677 miles

front link to front wheel from steering box boots covering joints split and perrished

off side rear tyre starting to get perrished

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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R275 PDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R275 PDV, 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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R275 PDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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