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R905 VOK

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,870 mi
Last recorded34,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 VOK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 34,870 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid discoloured/contaminated.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn faulty.

O/S Headlight beam image poor.

Parking brake slightly low effort.

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 30,114 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 30,005 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2023 27,289 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 27,203 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 27,203 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 27,074 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 27,074 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 26,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Feb 2021 26,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2020 26,752 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 26,368 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread and on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread and on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2014 25,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,394 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 23,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering link both ball joints rubbers split

Pass 13 May 2011 23,318 miles

steering link both ball joints rubbers split

Pass 25 May 2010 22,180 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,743 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,650 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,749 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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R905 VOK is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R905 VOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R905 VOK registered?

R905 VOK is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R905 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 VOK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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