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R560 CEU

1997 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,391 mi
Last recorded51,391 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 CEU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,391 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in front king-pin assembly

Fail 16 Mar 2023 51,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image due to corrosion and condensation on lens (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,490 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 51,490 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,490 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 61,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,390 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 51,390 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,846 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 54,846 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,846 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,846 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 48,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,767 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,308 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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R560 CEU is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R560 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 R560 CEU registered?

R560 CEU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R560 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 CEU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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