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R839 PCY

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

25,460 mi
Last recorded25,460 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 PCY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 25,460 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 25,460 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 25,196 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 24,585 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 24,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

all engine mounts broken

Pass 13 Apr 2023 23,881 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2023 23,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2022 22,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 22,092 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 22,092 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,494 miles

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

tailgate and nearside mirror slightly loose

Fail 28 Feb 2020 21,494 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

tailgate and nearside mirror slightly loose

Fail 15 Jan 2020 21,473 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

front tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2018 21,126 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 21,124 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 20,918 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 20,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,488 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 20,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,020 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 20,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,270 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 19,270 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,335 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 18,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 17,094 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED

Fail 12 Sep 2012 17,094 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

REAR TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED

Fail 9 Sep 2011 15,731 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 15,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,158 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 14,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,866 miles

n/s door mirror missing

play in steering column

rear springs rusty

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 17 Sep 2009 12,805 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,629 miles

n/s headlamp aim on highest level.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2005 10,627 miles

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

oil leak

petrol pipe at tank in a poor condition

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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R839 PCY is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 R839 PCY, 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 R839 PCY registered?

R839 PCY is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R839 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R839 PCY shows 37 tests with a 56.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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