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R27 RCY

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,901 mi
Last recorded44,901 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 RCY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,901 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 44,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 39,695 miles

lift and wear in king pin

n/s/r inner antiroll bar bush worn

Fail 3 May 2006 39,658 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

lift and wear in front king pin

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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R27 RCY is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R27 RCY, 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

How do I check the history of R27 RCY?

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What year was R27 RCY registered?

R27 RCY is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R27 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 RCY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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