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R701 AAT

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,280 mi
Last recorded73,280 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 AAT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,280 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres has surface cracks in sidewalls

slight play on both engine mountings

slight play on front kingpin

Fail 13 Apr 2017 73,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres has surface cracks in sidewalls

slight play on both engine mountings

slight play on front kingpin

Pass 3 Mar 2016 6,909 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,781 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine rubber mountings deteriorated

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 3 Mar 2015 61,780 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,897 miles

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

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

brake performance : service brake 60% parking brake 25%

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,804 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Fail 26 Jun 2012 59,792 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 11 May 2011 57,925 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 57,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,769 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 57,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,563 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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R701 AAT is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R701 AAT, 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 R701 AAT registered?

R701 AAT is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R701 AAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 AAT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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