MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn + slight play in wheel bearing. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Engine mount rubber deteriorated.
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hub seal leak.
Slight noise steering box.
Spare tyre defective Deteriorated. ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fueltank breather deteriorated.
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
O/S/R hubseal leak advise.
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak.
Rear suspension corroded.
Slight play in kingpin.
Front Slight play in kingpin.
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak.
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust box rusty
slight play in front king pin
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
offside rear backplate damp
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber lower mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
offside rear backplate damp
offside rear brake backplate damp
slight lift in king pin
offside rear & nearside rear bottom shock absorber bushes heavily cracked
offside rear backplate damp
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock bottom bushes. (2.7.4)
o/s/r hub seal leaking
slight play in kingpin
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis fouling chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock bottom bushes. (2.7.4)
o/s/r hub seal leaking
slight play in kingpin
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipe to pump (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear hub seal leaking
oil leak
Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Fuel system component leaking pipes at fuel filter (7.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipe to pump (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear hub seal leaking
oil leak
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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R762 VDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R762 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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R762 VDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is R762 VDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R762 VDV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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