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R282 PDV

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,139 mi
Last recorded58,139 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 PDV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 58,139 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 58,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,843 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 49,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,231 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,621 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,317 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,945 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,853 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,089 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 28,980 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,059 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R282 PDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R282 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 R282 PDV registered?

R282 PDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R282 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 PDV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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