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R968 AKL

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

20,930 mi
Last recorded20,930 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 AKL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 20,930 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 20,930 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 20,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 20,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 20,733 miles

Front 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))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 20,495 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,207 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 20,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,788 miles

slight play in king pin

Fail 10 Mar 2016 19,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in king pin

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,970 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 18,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,069 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 18,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,941 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 16,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,649 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,425 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,391 miles

oil leak on diff

slight in front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,374 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 15,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,252 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 15,252 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,532 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,791 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 13,791 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 13,129 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 13,120 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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R968 AKL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R968 AKL, 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 R968 AKL registered?

R968 AKL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R968 AKL safe to buy?

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