MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on the drum (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure seat rail corroded (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Boot lid insecure catch loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
o/s centre wiring loom loose
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside handbrake soon require attention
Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside handbrake soon require attention
Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both engine mtgs deteriorated
both sides h/brake low effort recorded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both engine mtgs deteriorated
both sides h/brake low effort recorded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Coolant leak
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front wheel nuts rounded
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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R434 TNN is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 R434 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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R434 TNN is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1997.
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