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R543 JUG

1997 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,253 mi
Last recorded50,253 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 JUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 50,253 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,252 miles

brake test was for 4 wheeler. so split readings for service brake

Fail 21 Dec 2017 50,252 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Stop lamp not working X2 (1.2.1b)

brake test was for 4 wheeler. so split readings for service brake

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,887 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,668 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,499 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,594 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,464 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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R543 JUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R543 JUG registered?

R543 JUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R543 JUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 JUG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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