MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,038 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriotrated slightly but still sealing
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriotrated slightly but still sealing
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in king pin
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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R889 BRL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R889 BRL, 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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R889 BRL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 October 1997.
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