MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
FRONT SHOCKABSORBER MOUNTING WEAK †ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE FAILED BONDING †GEARBOX MOUNTS WEAK †O/S/R TYRE 2.5 MM †CLUTCH PIVOT SEIZED †BATTERY FOULING BONNET † †
Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Handbrake cables corroded and no lubrication †Engine mounts broken - Gearbox mounts weak †Front shockabsorber lower mount weak †Rear exhaust secured with cable ties †O/s/r tyre at 2.5 mm †
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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R861 SEF is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R861 SEF, 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 R861 SEF registered?
R861 SEF is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R861 SEF safe to buy?
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