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R537 JUG

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,439 mi
Last recorded61,439 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 JUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 61,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 60,690 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 60,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 59,519 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,051 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,549 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,665 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 49,652 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,955 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,388 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced WATER INGRESS (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,048 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 33,048 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,564 miles

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

drag at n/s rear brake

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,829 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close too leaf spring

offside rear tyre close too leaf spring

Fail 20 Jun 2011 31,829 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre close too leaf spring

offside rear tyre close too leaf spring

Fail 18 Jun 2010 30,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside side repeater lamp loose

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,708 miles

nearside side repeater lamp loose

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,549 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,073 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,925 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,568 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 20,568 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R537 JUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R537 JUG, 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 R537 JUG registered?

R537 JUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R537 JUG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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