MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,239 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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 ;
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated
n/s/r upper sock absorber has a worn bush close to limit
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
Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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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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