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R276 PDV

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,342 mi
Last recorded38,342 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 PDV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,342 miles

Both front steering arm rubber boots split

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

N/S handbrake cable fouling exhaust pipe

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front track rod rubber split

Fail 28 Oct 2010 383,160 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

trackrod end rubber deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,250 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 38,287 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

cannot remove fuel cap for inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,884 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 28,633 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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R276 PDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R276 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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What year was R276 PDV registered?

R276 PDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R276 PDV safe to buy?

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