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R507 ABA

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 ABA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,974 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 86,959 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 86,946 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all 4 lights (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,339 miles

Clutch pedal rubber poor condition.

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

Tyre side walls starting to perish.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,344 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,344 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2014 79,486 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,462 miles

Front engine mounts in poor condition.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 76,462 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front engine mounts in poor condition.

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

Pass 15 May 2012 49,929 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 47,433 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 44,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,770 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 40,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,979 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,381 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 22,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R507 ABA is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R507 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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What year was R507 ABA registered?

R507 ABA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R507 ABA safe to buy?

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