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R941 XKE

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,683 mi
Last recorded62,683 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 XKE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,683 miles

Offside Front headlight poor condition

both rear half shafts have end float but not excessive

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,632 miles

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

both rear half shafts have end float but not excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,418 miles

both half shafts have end float but not quite excessive

Fail 9 Oct 2017 61,414 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure Hand brake outer cable pulled through retaining bracket on rear axle. (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

both half shafts have end float but not quite excessive

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,637 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 59,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail light bulb incorrectly installed (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,462 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 57,462 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp On main beam when dipped beam is selected, and vice versa (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,866 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 54,853 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,471 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,403 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,638 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 48,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,421 miles

offside rear hand and service brake poor efficiency

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,277 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,505 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 33,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,489 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 32,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 31,129 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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R941 XKE is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R941 XKE, 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 R941 XKE registered?

R941 XKE is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R941 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R941 XKE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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