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R506 ABA

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,636 mi
Last recorded44,636 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 ABA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,636 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,636 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 43,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,676 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,439 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 41,995 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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R506 ABA is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R506 ABA, 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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How do I check the history of R506 ABA?

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What year was R506 ABA registered?

R506 ABA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R506 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 ABA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R506 ABA have outstanding finance?

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