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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front king pin. (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bad water leak.
minor oil leak.
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear eye. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Steering system excessively rough Very Stiff. (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board missing inner engine covers. (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front king pin. (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bad water leak.
minor oil leak.
Both rear brake pipes rusting
N/S/R Spring rear eye bush worn
Slight bearing noise from rear axle or wheel bearing
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both rear brake pipes rusting
N/S/R Spring rear eye bush worn
Slight bearing noise from rear axle or wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
strong advisory steering stiff.
wiper worn but serviceable
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake binding grinding noise intermittent (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NEARSIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR DULL AND WATER IN IT
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR DULL
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NEARSIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR DULL AND WATER IN IT
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR DULL
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front tyre worn on o/s edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front tyre worn on o/s edge
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight bind o/s rear brake
Washers missing screen
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight bind o/s rear brake
Washers missing screen
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
nearside rear axleseal leaking
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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R642 CBD is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 R642 CBD, 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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R642 CBD is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 September 1997.
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