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R839 UWB

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,229 mi
Last recorded54,229 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 UWB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 54,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 53,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 53,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 53,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery loose

Fail 14 May 2021 53,314 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery loose

Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,884 miles

Offside Front engine mounting rubber split and insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,856 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 52,843 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,710 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pivot seized

water leak pipe to tank

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,115 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,991 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak n/s rear axle

Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,157 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 48,417 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,964 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 46,964 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

smoke from wiring with lights on

Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,497 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 44,497 miles

Centre Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,861 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 35,683 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2005 35,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

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 UWB is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

R839 UWB is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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