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R511 YGV

1997 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,958 mi
Last recorded53,958 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 YGV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 53,958 miles

both front chassis tubes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,883 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 53,869 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 53,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 53,746 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 53,730 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake back plate starting to corrode

Front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2018 53,662 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 53,648 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front chassis cross member starting to corrode

Nearside central chassis staring to corrode

Fail 22 Nov 2017 52,906 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front chassis cross member starting to corrode

Nearside central chassis staring to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2016 51,425 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 51,425 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,651 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,530 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,480 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,558 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,263 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,801 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,293 miles

both rear wheels binding on slightly

washer aim could be improved

Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,563 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 28,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 25,505 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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R511 YGV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R511 YGV, 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 R511 YGV registered?

R511 YGV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R511 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 YGV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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