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R761 VDV

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,333 mi
Last recorded70,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 VDV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 70,333 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,333 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,868 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 68,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,057 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,930 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 67,930 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,560 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 64,560 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 59,900 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2005 53,051 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED STEERING BOX WORN ALL BALL JOINT COVERS SPLIT ADVISES ASSESED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Nov 2005 53,029 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED STEERING BOX WORN ALL ADVISES ASSESED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

coolant leaking

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R761 VDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R761 VDV, 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 R761 VDV registered?

R761 VDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R761 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 VDV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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