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R543 EVL

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,653 mi
Last recorded28,653 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 EVL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 28,653 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 28,490 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 28,275 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,302 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,467 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 24,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,266 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 24,263 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,039 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 24,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 23,804 miles

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 23,493 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 23,491 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,171 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,773 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,772 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,038 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate warn close to limits

Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,937 miles

rear number plate warn close to limits

Fail 13 Apr 2007 20,925 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside rear hub seal weeping

rear number plate warn close to limits

slight play in king pin

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,418 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

steering box has slight roughness

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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R543 EVL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R543 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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R543 EVL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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