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R566 TWE

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

75,429 mi
Last recorded75,429 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 TWE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 75,429 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 75,363 miles

Central Front Brake back plate damp no leak found

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight travel on footbrake

Pass 11 Apr 2024 75,037 miles

Battery insecure.

Handbrake cable close to exhaust

Slight travel on foot brake pedal

Pass 12 Apr 2023 74,262 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Fail 4 Apr 2023 74,243 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE CRACKED AND CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,726 miles

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to union (1.1.11 (c))

Washer bottle insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2022 73,705 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking On pipe connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Washer bottle insecure

Both front engine mountings separated from rubber.

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,038 miles

fuel tank corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 73,027 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective Dashboard (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,861 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery insecure

offside front engine mount nut missing

Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,858 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front engine mount nut missing

battery insecure

Pass 11 May 2017 72,627 miles

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

Windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,024 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,077 miles

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

exhaust smoke

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,077 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust smoke

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,644 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,187 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 43,187 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,618 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 27,618 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,592 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 25,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R566 TWE is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R566 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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R566 TWE is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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