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R538 JUG

1997 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,779 mi
Last recorded40,779 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 JUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 40,779 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 39,567 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear halfshaft is leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift in kingpin

Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,334 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s halfshaft oil seal weeping

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,353 miles

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

Oil leak ()

n/s half shaft oil seal weeping

Pass 11 May 2016 33,372 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 33,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 29,171 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,143 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 28,950 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,683 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,685 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,573 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,895 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 18,353 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 18,353 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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R538 JUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R538 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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R538 JUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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