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R552 XPU

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

45,503 mi
Last recorded45,503 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 XPU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 45,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside handbrake effort lower nearside

slight lift in kingpin

wiper torn

Fail 1 May 2018 45,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some lift in kingpin

wiper blade torn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight low effort offside parking brake

Fail 30 Apr 2018 45,502 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight low effort offside parking brake

some lift in kingpin

wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Dec 2016 40,299 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 40,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front tyre worn on inner edge

front wheel bearing noisey

some play in steering box

Fail 7 Dec 2016 40,296 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front tyre worn on inner edge

front wheel bearing noisey

some play in steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,482 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 32,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,298 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,289 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,275 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 30,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,232 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 30,816 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,608 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 28,608 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,103 miles

Centre Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

steering box has slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2006 26,103 miles

Centre Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering box has slight play

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 XPU is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R552 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

R552 XPU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R552 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 XPU shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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