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R957 LLJ

1997 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,287 mi
Last recorded77,287 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 LLJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 77,287 miles

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

engine smoke

footbrake reserve

handbrake effort

rear tyres edges worn and perished

steering wheel fitment

Pass 10 May 2016 67,228 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

steering wheel condition

Fail 9 May 2016 67,228 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring leaf misaligned (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

rear tyres slightly perished

steering wheel condition

Fail 30 Apr 2015 56,037 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front hub slight play

hazards operation

steering wheel condition

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,037 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front hub slight play

hazards operation

steering wheel condition

Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyre worn

front wheel bearing condition

nearside headlight condition

nearside seat catch condition

steering wheel condition

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,557 miles

front tyre worn

front wheel bearing condition

nearside headlight condition

nearside seat catch condition

steering wheel condition

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,893 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,177 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,453 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 8,899 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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R957 LLJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R957 LLJ, 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 R957 LLJ registered?

R957 LLJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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