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R612 FOJ

1997 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,556 mi
Last recorded61,556 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 FOJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,556 miles

Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear dif sloght oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

hand brake cable fouling exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2021 59,872 miles

no rear seats fitted

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable fouling exhaust

steering box slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,141 miles

Front wheel bearing slight play

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

no rear seats fitted

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,938 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 51,938 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component insecurely attached propshaft u/j bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,277 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 27 Jul 2017 48,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s 0/s (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,239 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 45,239 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,091 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in front king pin

Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,186 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,755 miles

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

Oil leak

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front king pin slight play

Fail 30 Jul 2013 37,755 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front king pin slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,407 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,906 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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R612 FOJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R612 FOJ, 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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R612 FOJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R612 FOJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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