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R879 FWX

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

36,697 mi
Last recorded36,697 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 FWX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,697 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 36,697 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,299 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

engine mounts weak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,079 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 34,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 32,402 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,313 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 30,313 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,265 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 28,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,890 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 25,890 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,602 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 23,602 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 21,278 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight earthing fault on n\s rear light cluster.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,278 miles

slight earthing fault on n\s rear light cluster.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R879 FWX is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R879 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 R879 FWX registered?

R879 FWX is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R879 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 FWX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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