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R553 CEU

1997 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,231 mi
Last recorded47,231 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 CEU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,231 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,448 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 46,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,549 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 44,549 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,026 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 43,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 38,629 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,573 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 35,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,872 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 33,843 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,003 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 32,003 miles

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

advise of sl[ght wear in steering box and drag link ends dust covers deterioated

Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,602 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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R553 CEU is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R553 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R553 CEU registered?

R553 CEU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R553 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 CEU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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