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R315 WNC

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,239 mi
Last recorded50,239 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 WNC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 50,239 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 50,239 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by clip / front subframe ; (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm in places ; (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower colum u/j slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipe to pump clip loose ??- not leaking

handbrake long travel / works ok ;

Fail 26 Jan 2021 47,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides ; (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by front subframe / clip ; (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,587 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

drivers seat slightly insecure

front king pin has slight play

front tyre perished

Fail 23 Aug 2019 46,587 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

drivers seat slightly insecure

front king pin has slight play

front tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,386 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,139 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 44,133 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Central Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,105 miles

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

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

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 44,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,985 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 40,985 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,629 miles

front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/r upper sock absorber has a worn bush close to limit

Fail 19 Nov 2012 39,617 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/r upper sock absorber has a worn bush close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 35,791 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 35,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,306 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,274 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,226 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 33,225 miles

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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R315 WNC is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R315 WNC, 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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R315 WNC is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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