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R280 PDV

1997 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,412 mi
Last recorded20,412 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 PDV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,412 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate damaged,offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 2 Aug 2007 20,412 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,036 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 19,036 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offsiderear tyre has some damage to wall

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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R280 PDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Silver 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 R280 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 R280 PDV registered?

R280 PDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R280 PDV safe to buy?

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