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R865 MPY

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,413 mi
Last recorded36,413 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 MPY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,413 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 7,941 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,543 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,378 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,232 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,543 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 54,543 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,757 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,341 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 52,341 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,041 miles

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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R865 MPY is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R865 MPY, 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 R865 MPY registered?

R865 MPY is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R865 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R865 MPY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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