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R432 RCH

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

38,508 mi
Last recorded38,508 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 RCH
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 38,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 38,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 37,810 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 36,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,000 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,104 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,296 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 31,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside handbrake only met req's

Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,045 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

slight play steering box drop arm

Fail 15 Aug 2017 29,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

slight play steering box drop arm

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,693 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,939 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 26,903 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working bothside (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 26,259 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 25,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,535 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,953 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 24,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rusting to brake pipes

slight play in front wheel-bearing

slight play in king-pin

Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,234 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 24,234 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fluid leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,442 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 23,442 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluid around n/s/r drum area

Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,616 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 22,616 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

oil around n/s/r drum

tyre pressures low

Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,699 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,964 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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R432 RCH is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R432 RCH, 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 R432 RCH registered?

R432 RCH is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R432 RCH safe to buy?

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