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R944 FWV

1997 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,682 mi
Last recorded43,682 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 FWV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 43,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high slightly (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 43,652 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in front kingpin

Fail 29 Apr 2016 43,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet Latch detatched

Nearside Headlamp full of water

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight imbalance of rear brakes

Slight play in front kingpin

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,472 miles

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

nearside headlight damp

Fail 20 Apr 2015 43,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside headlight damp

Fail 8 Apr 2014 42,608 miles

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

offside rear brake

slight wear kingpin and front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,608 miles

offside rear brake

slight wear kingpin and front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,109 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,858 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,273 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracks on inner wall but not showing cords

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,574 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 27,574 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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R944 FWV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R944 FWV, 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 R944 FWV registered?

R944 FWV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R944 FWV safe to buy?

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