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R542 EVL

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,413 mi
Last recorded80,413 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 EVL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,413 miles

handbrake cable off center wheel

o/s/r handbrake low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 76,793 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,735 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 66,735 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,196 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2008 65,188 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,210 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 59,055 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,459 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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R542 EVL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R542 EVL, 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 R542 EVL registered?

R542 EVL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R542 EVL safe to buy?

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