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R960 LLJ

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

42,093 mi
Last recorded42,093 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 LLJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,093 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 42,090 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 40,246 miles

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight free play in front king pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 40,163 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 40,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,770 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 38,770 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 36,978 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 36,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,955 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 34,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,641 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,703 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,051 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 31,051 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,553 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber 1st stages of perrishing, ok at test.

rear tyre sidewalls 1st stages of perrishing, ok at test.

slight gear oil leak to back of n/s rear hub assy. ok at test.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,268 miles

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

o/s rear tyre 1st stages of perrishing, ok at test.

slight play in front hub assembly, efficient at test.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 30,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s rear tyre 1st stages of perrishing, ok at test.

slight play in front hub assembly, efficient at test.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 29,813 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,813 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,207 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 29,207 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,619 miles

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

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

slight gear oil leak over n/s rear brake back plate, ok at test.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,143 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 25,266 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 25,266 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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R960 LLJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R960 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 R960 LLJ registered?

R960 LLJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R960 LLJ safe to buy?

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