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R608 JAD

1997 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,720 mi
Last recorded54,720 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 JAD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,720 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front drag link ball joint rubbers have temp repairs

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 54,720 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front drag link ball joint rubbers have temp repairs

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 52,632 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 52,632 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 50,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 48,102 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 72,404 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,285 miles

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

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,928 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,252 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,701 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,734 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,693 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,679 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,493 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,075 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,763 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight play at steering box

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,351 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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R608 JAD is a 1997 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R608 JAD, 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 R608 JAD registered?

R608 JAD is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R608 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 JAD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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