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R552 FBD

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,429 mi
Last recorded32,429 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 FBD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,429 miles

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

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

some noise front front wheel bearing.

some play in front drag link/track rod arm

Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,267 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil loss.

front tyre part worn.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 30,210 miles

slight oil loss

slight play in front king pin

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight play in steering drag link

Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 27,799 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 27,776 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wheel bearing noisey.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,970 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 26,970 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear n/s brake back plate damp misting of oil.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,652 miles

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

Slight play in front king pin.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,563 miles

Hand brake lever travel getting long.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,464 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 23,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,444 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,387 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,016 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 19,975 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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R552 FBD is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R552 FBD, 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 R552 FBD registered?

R552 FBD is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R552 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 FBD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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