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R743 JOJ

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,199 mi
Last recorded72,199 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 JOJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,199 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 72,177 miles

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight dull on dip and main beam (BAD EARTH) (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 71,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour FADED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

VEHICLE LOW ON O/SIDE SUSPECT WEAK SPRING

Pass 17 Apr 2024 70,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 68,997 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 68,063 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 68,062 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering A FRAME SPLIT AND WEAK (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,294 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 67,288 miles

Central Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,131 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 62,716 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front ENGINE MOUNTING ?

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 62,714 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front ENGINE MOUNTING ?

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,224 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,142 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,872 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,107 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,450 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,369 miles

rear wiper ?

Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,368 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

rear wiper ?

very bad oil leak o/side rear hub ?

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,610 miles

air filter missing????????

Fail 3 Jul 2009 49,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air filter missing????????

Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,418 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 47,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,801 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 44,080 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,594 miles

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

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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R743 JOJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R743 JOJ, 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

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What year was R743 JOJ registered?

R743 JOJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R743 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R743 JOJ shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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