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R546 EVL

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,453 mi
Last recorded35,453 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 EVL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 35,453 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,444 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 34,422 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,490 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 30,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,169 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,993 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,859 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Aug 2007 17,855 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Oct 2006 17,699 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 17,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 17,387 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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R546 EVL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R546 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 R546 EVL registered?

R546 EVL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R546 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 EVL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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