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R642 CBD

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

69,508 mi
Last recorded69,508 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 CBD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,508 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,493 miles

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.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 69,490 miles

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.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,485 miles

Both rear brake pipes rusting

N/S/R Spring rear eye bush worn

Slight bearing noise from rear axle or wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2017 69,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,472 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 69,468 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,963 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 68,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,859 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 66,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,323 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 64,323 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,581 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front tyre worn on o/s edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,828 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 59,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,276 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 54,228 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,972 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear axleseal leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,861 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,430 miles

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

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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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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