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R551 CEU

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,062 mi
Last recorded71,062 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 CEU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,062 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,716 miles

Both headlamps have moisture inside lens

Nearside Rear Lamp lens faded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 65,631 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both headlamps have moisture inside lens

Nearside Rear Lamp lens faded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,867 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 55,867 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,633 miles

N/S headlamp has condensation inside lens

Fail 24 Jul 2013 52,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S headlamp has condensation inside lens

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,122 miles

Centre Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 47,122 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 42,726 miles

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

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f engine mounting broken

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,726 miles

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

o/s/f engine mounting broken

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 39,329 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,984 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,038 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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R551 CEU is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R551 CEU, 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 R551 CEU registered?

R551 CEU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R551 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 CEU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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