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R992 XNO

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,957 mi
Last recorded60,957 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 XNO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,957 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 60,939 miles

Front Service brake efficiency below requirements not working (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,710 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 60,669 miles

Front Steering arm fractured steering arm support as marked (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil filler cap missing

oil leak

engine mountings seriously deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2018 59,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil filler cap missing

oil leak

engine mountings seriously deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,187 miles

Offside Rear light lens fading

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,213 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,678 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 53,678 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated ball joint guater split (2.1.5)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated steering arm ball joint dust cover split (2.1.5)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,196 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front seat catchs stiff

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,457 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sharpe edges on front bumper

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,259 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,005 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 46,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,874 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,126 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 43,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 36,465 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 36,465 miles

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

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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R992 XNO is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R992 XNO, 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 R992 XNO registered?

R992 XNO is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R992 XNO safe to buy?

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