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R954 XEG

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,012 mi
Last recorded43,012 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 XEG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 43,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 43,012 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 42,749 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 42,748 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front exhaust mount missing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,281 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight Leak From N/S/R Axle

Pass 31 Jan 2017 4,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Axle oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 4,150 miles

Slight pay in king pin

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,120 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,661 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,252 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,720 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,117 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 39,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,731 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 38,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,158 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 37,157 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,617 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 35,617 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 33,633 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 33,633 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear 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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R954 XEG 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 R954 XEG, 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 R954 XEG registered?

R954 XEG is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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