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R883 MPY

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,600 mi
Last recorded51,600 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 MPY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,600 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 51,600 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2019 51,600 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 51,593 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam and (Headlamp: reflector Seriously defective ) (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seat bolt missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

main beam warning tell-tale on all the time (when the lights are on )

Fail 17 Jun 2019 51,586 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seat bolt missing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

main beam warning tell-tale on all the time

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,756 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 32,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 31,851 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,399 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,752 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 28,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,053 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,103 miles

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

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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R883 MPY is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R883 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 R883 MPY registered?

R883 MPY is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R883 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 MPY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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