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R547 EVL

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,719 mi
Last recorded29,719 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 EVL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,719 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 29,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,613 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 28,613 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,293 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,599 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,809 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,080 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 19,706 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 17,308 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,308 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,073 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 16,073 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust resting on handbrake cable due to rear strap too long and cracked front pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,044 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 15,044 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R547 EVL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R547 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 R547 EVL registered?

R547 EVL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R547 EVL safe to buy?

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