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R434 TNN

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

63,824 mi
Last recorded63,824 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 TNN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 63,824 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 59,476 miles

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 59,437 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,000 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 52,923 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,238 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 47,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,746 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 43,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,454 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 42,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 40,331 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 40,331 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,821 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 37,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,638 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 35,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,647 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 33,647 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,737 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,839 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 27,839 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,934 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,773 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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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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