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R877 FWX

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,248 mi
Last recorded33,248 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 FWX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 33,248 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 33,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 32,709 miles

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

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear antiroll bar link catching chassis?

Fail 12 Oct 2023 32,709 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system long chassis. badly corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear antiroll bar link catching chassis?

Pass 20 Oct 2022 32,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear antiroll bar body bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 20 Oct 2022 32,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear antiroll bar body bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,880 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 31,833 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle + long chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust low + touching hand brake cable

front exhaust patched

rear exhaust strap missing

Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint, incorrect clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 29,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 29,109 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp +n/s rear sidelight (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 27,268 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 25,032 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 24,987 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened cross section area (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding cable? (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded long chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 22,877 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe from tank , joint? (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded long chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 18,415 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,941 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 9,862 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 6,420 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 6,366 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 3,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 2,821 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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R877 FWX is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R877 FWX, 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 R877 FWX registered?

R877 FWX is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R877 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R877 FWX shows 24 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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