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R571 CGK

1997 Reliant Robin

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 CGK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 84,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 84,007 miles

noisey diff

rust on rear brake pipe

Fail 30 Apr 2015 84,007 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

noisey diff

rust on rear brake pipe

Pass 7 Oct 2009 82,735 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 82,735 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 67,654 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,235 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 66,235 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 61,512 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 61,512 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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R571 CGK is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R571 CGK, 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 R571 CGK registered?

R571 CGK is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R571 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 CGK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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