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R521 AMA

1997 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,680 mi
Last recorded62,680 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 AMA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 62,680 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 62,630 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,971 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,595 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 60,589 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Detached (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision mount badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,144 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 60,134 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing against wheel rim (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop-shaft rear UJ coupling badly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,360 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 57,353 miles

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

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,130 miles

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight low reading both rear parking brakes

Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,589 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,198 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 51,677 miles

OIl coated underside underside

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,660 miles

Oil coated brake pipes and hand brake c ables ALL tyres replaced

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,498 miles

Oil on brake pipes N/s brake cylinder replaced

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 40,500 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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R521 AMA is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R521 AMA, 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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R521 AMA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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