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R312 BRL

1997 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,834 mi
Last recorded64,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 BRL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,834 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 64,296 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,857 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 60,852 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 55,633 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 49,192 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2012 49,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2011 43,534 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 43,534 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,061 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 40,051 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,454 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 36,444 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,662 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 33,642 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 30,413 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 30,413 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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R312 BRL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R312 BRL, 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 R312 BRL registered?

R312 BRL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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