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R277 PDV

1997 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,976 mi
Last recorded45,976 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 PDV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,976 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 45,976 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,464 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 44,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,749 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,457 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,179 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,179 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,054 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 32,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R277 PDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R277 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R277 PDV registered?

R277 PDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R277 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 PDV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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