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R539 JUG

1997 Reliant Robin LX

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin LX40,016 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 JUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 27 Jun 2019 238 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jun 2019 238 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs slightly scored

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2018 5,672 miles

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2017 5,450 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 5,450 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure shaft to mastercylinder (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,963 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,393 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012

front brake a bit spongy

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,477 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,477 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play osf seat piviot point...slight steering column lift...slightly damaged ns door mirror...slight play steering sector shaft...rust present on front to rear metal brake pipe...slight tear on wiper blade...slight play on king pin...

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,414 miles

slight play in king pin,front to rear metal brajke pipe has surface rust at rear

Fail 25 Mar 2009 49,414 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in king pin,front to rear metal brajke pipe has surface rust at rear

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,700 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 46,700 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight play king pin

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,016 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 40,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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R539 JUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin LX in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 40,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R539 JUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R539 JUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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