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R659 KUG

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,297 mi
Last recorded43,297 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 KUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,617 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 40,617 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,228 miles

Oil leak on to rear axle.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,898 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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R659 KUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R659 KUG, 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 R659 KUG registered?

R659 KUG is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R659 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 KUG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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