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R914 FAP

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,306 mi
Last recorded43,306 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 FAP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,306 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight kingpin lift

Fail 24 Feb 2014 43,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

kingpin slight lift

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,062 miles

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

kingpin slight lift

Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,749 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,594 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,594 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,035 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 39,035 miles

Front Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

advise of nail in front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,344 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 37,342 miles

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

Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,331 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,053 miles

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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R914 FAP is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R914 FAP, 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 R914 FAP registered?

R914 FAP is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R914 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R914 FAP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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