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R604 NTS

1997 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,018 mi
Last recorded75,018 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 NTS
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,987 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,711 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 73,711 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,802 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,798 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,997 miles

slight play king pin

Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,015 miles

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

slight play in kingpin

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,501 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Aug 2007 50,501 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,408 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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R604 NTS is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R604 NTS, 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 R604 NTS registered?

R604 NTS is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R604 NTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R604 NTS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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