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R565 TWE

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,264 mi
Last recorded28,264 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 TWE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 28,264 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Side D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function Both Sides (2.7.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,028 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 27,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,376 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 25,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 23,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 22,524 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 22,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 21,874 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,135 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,267 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,446 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,582 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,718 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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R565 TWE is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R565 TWE, 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 R565 TWE registered?

R565 TWE is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R565 TWE safe to buy?

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