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R699 WYB

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,785 mi
Last recorded73,785 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 WYB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,603 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,927 miles

N/S/R hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,082 miles

Slight oil leak from N/S/R hub seal

Fail 2 Jan 2013 60,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,021 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 57,433 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,433 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 56,776 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 55,807 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,795 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 51,795 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,927 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 46,927 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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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R699 WYB is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R699 WYB, 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 R699 WYB registered?

R699 WYB is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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