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R646 NNP

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,830 mi
Last recorded45,830 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 NNP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,830 miles

1st test 05/08/2015 test no 918757115259

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both reflectors (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 5 Aug 2015 45,819 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

indicator missing

offside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,702 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 45,692 miles

Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 45,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 44,950 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,769 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 41,765 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,074 miles

KING PIN HAS SMALL AMOUNT PLAY ENGINE MOUN TINGS SOILED WITH OIL

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,172 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 38,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

some up and down play in front king pin

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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R646 NNP is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R646 NNP, 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 R646 NNP registered?

R646 NNP is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R646 NNP safe to buy?

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