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R652 WKU

1997 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,500 mi
Last recorded53,500 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 WKU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 52,833 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 52,692 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wheel bearing condition

parking brake

rear tyres perished

wiper condition

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,692 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wheel bearing condition

parking brake

rear tyres perished

wiper condition

Fail 13 Dec 2014 52,667 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 51,976 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,840 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 49,840 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,245 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 46,245 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,737 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,737 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,717 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,776 miles

slight play in king pin found

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 WKU is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R652 WKU?

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What year was R652 WKU registered?

R652 WKU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R652 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 WKU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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