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R645 CUG

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

36,176 mi
Last recorded36,176 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 CUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2016 36,176 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,882 miles

nsr of axel leaking oil not affecting brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,053 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 27,038 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,959 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak n/s rear hub.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 25,959 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak n/s rear hub.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,263 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 23,263 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,476 miles

Axle oil leak on n/s rear backplate not affecting brake effort.

Fail 21 Nov 2009 20,476 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Axle oil leak on n/s rear backplate not affecting brake effort.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,375 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 17,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,289 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 12,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 12,109 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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R645 CUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R645 CUG, 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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R645 CUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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