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R803 EWU

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,917 mi
Last recorded48,917 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 EWU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,917 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

handbrake neering end of travel

Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,007 miles

damage to nsf lower valance

Fail 12 Mar 2007 44,973 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nsf vallance cracked

nsr bumper corner cracked

osr tyre split on wall

Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,699 miles

brake pedal is hard but has a bit of travel perhaps needs re bleeding or adjusting

horn is a poor efort

Fail 26 Jan 2006 41,699 miles

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

Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R803 EWU is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R803 EWU, 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 R803 EWU registered?

R803 EWU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R803 EWU safe to buy?

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