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R652 NNP

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

15,418 mi
Last recorded15,418 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 NNP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 15,418 miles

Gearbox mounting defective both ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Both engine mounts detached

Fail 3 Dec 2025 15,418 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective both ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Both engine mounts detached

Pass 12 May 2023 13,908 miles

fuel pipes rear tyres old aged slight movement in front king pin

Fail 11 May 2023 13,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bad earth indicator (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes rear tyres old aged slight movement in front king pin

Pass 31 Jan 2018 13,501 miles

Front tyre has signs of age cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 13,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyre has signs of age cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 13,479 miles

front tyre has signs of age cracking

wiper smears slightly and split at ends

Fail 23 Feb 2017 13,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyre has signs of age cracking

wiper smears slightly and split at ends

Pass 9 Feb 2016 13,454 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 13,431 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 13,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 13,180 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,149 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,649 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 11,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 11,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,057 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 11,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,618 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 6,960 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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R652 NNP is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R652 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 R652 NNP registered?

R652 NNP is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R652 NNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 NNP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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