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R28 RCY

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,764 mi
Last recorded75,764 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 RCY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,764 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 69,090 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 69,090 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,821 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,225 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play on front steering box

Fail 8 Nov 2016 56,225 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play on front steering box

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,643 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 39,917 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 37,259 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,259 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,911 miles

slight play front king pin, slight play steering arms, front tyre wearing on edges, noise from diff

Fail 15 Nov 2011 34,911 miles

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

slight play front king pin, slight play steering arms, front tyre wearing on edges, noise from diff

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,350 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,082 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 30,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,599 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 27,598 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 23,840 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 23,838 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 17,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear wiper blades in a poor condition

hazard light switch faulty

oil leak

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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R28 RCY is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R28 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.

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What year was R28 RCY registered?

R28 RCY is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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