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R906 VOK

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,018 mi
Last recorded56,018 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 VOK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

fuel smell no leak detected

Pass 12 Nov 2021 52,945 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front slight smell of fuel in tank area , advise further investigation

Front spring top mounting cup corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image converters fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2020 50,684 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2020 50,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

headlight reflectors deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2018 44,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 44,966 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes have been greased

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2017 42,277 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose at manifold (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake cable insecure cable mount on axle distorted (3.5.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes have been greased

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and pipes to and from front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

metal brake pipes have been greased

windscreen cracked on lower edge

Fail 8 Nov 2016 38,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and pipes to and from front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

metal brake pipes have been greased

windscreen cracked on lower edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

metal brake pipes have been greased

nail in os rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2015 35,549 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

metal brake pipes have been greased

nail in os rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,591 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded and brake pipes have been greased

Fail 7 Nov 2013 28,499 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,499 miles

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

metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,220 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 26,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,339 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,989 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,974 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,827 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,735 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,259 miles

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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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R906 VOK is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R906 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.

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R906 VOK is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R906 VOK shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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