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R541 JUG

1997 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,617 mi
Last recorded58,617 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 JUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,617 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 58,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 58,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,590 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,572 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 58,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,953 miles

emissions are high

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,917 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 49,820 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,975 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,240 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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R541 JUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R541 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 R541 JUG registered?

R541 JUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R541 JUG safe to buy?

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