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R432 TNN

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,187 mi
Last recorded42,187 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 TNN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,187 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 34,605 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 30,218 miles

hand brake may need attention in near future

Fail 2 Oct 2014 30,180 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

steering box slight play---king pin slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,180 miles

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

steering box slight play---king pin slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,100 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play found in front king pin------- rear exhaust rubber mount perished----- front bumper insecure slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2012 30,100 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

slight play found in front king pin------- rear exhaust rubber mount perished----- front bumper insecure slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,625 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper slightly insecure

n/s/f seat mount worn

n/s/r hand and foot brake slightly low compaire 2 other side

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,607 miles

front bumper slightly insecure

n/s/f seat mount worn

n/s/r hand and foot brake slightly low compaire 2 other side

Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,025 miles

day time mot

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,330 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 27,330 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 2,494 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 2,494 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 TNN is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TNN, 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 TNN registered?

R432 TNN is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R432 TNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 TNN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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