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R915 FAP

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,330 mi
Last recorded78,330 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 FAP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 78,330 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 78,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,530 miles

oil leak engine area

Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,273 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,674 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,656 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,994 miles

Oil leak engine area

Fail 11 Mar 2020 56,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak engine area

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,164 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,862 miles

Central Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,461 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,477 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,507 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2014 29,503 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,899 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

osr hub seal slight leakage ?

Fail 22 Oct 2012 27,899 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

osr hub seal slight leakage ?

Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,952 miles

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

handbrake long travel

osr hub seal slightly leaking ?

Fail 18 Oct 2011 24,952 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake long travel

osr hub seal slightly leaking ?

Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,740 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine rubbers broken

Fail 17 Feb 2010 23,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine rubbers broken

Pass 17 Jan 2009 21,166 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 21,166 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,390 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 20,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,564 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 17,564 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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R915 FAP is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R915 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 R915 FAP registered?

R915 FAP is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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