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R776 UOT

1997 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,095 mi
Last recorded59,095 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 UOT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,095 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 59,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre mirror missing

Play in steering box

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,647 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,647 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front seat bases loose

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

Play in steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,634 miles

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

Left headlamp reflector fading

Slight play in steering box

Fail 29 Aug 2008 54,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

movement in steering box movement in front suspension

Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,556 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 46,002 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 46,002 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,972 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 39,972 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

BOTH NO PLATES SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED.

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

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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R776 UOT is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R776 UOT, 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 R776 UOT registered?

R776 UOT is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R776 UOT safe to buy?

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