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R959 LLJ

1997 Reliant Robin LX

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,483 mi
Last recorded40,483 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin LX40,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 LLJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 40,483 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,325 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 40,305 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,000 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 39,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,221 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 38,220 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 37,504 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 36,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34,429 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 34,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,263 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,545 miles

Off side rear back plate has slight oil leak. (diff oil)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,946 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,153 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,210 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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R959 LLJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin LX in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 40,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R959 LLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R959 LLJ registered?

R959 LLJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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