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R993 XNO

1997 Reliant Robin

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,681 mi
Last recorded35,681 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 XNO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,681 miles

headlights condition

steering box wear

Fail 24 Sep 2014 35,681 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlights condition

steering box wear

Fail 18 Jul 2013 35,213 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

headlights operation

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,213 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

headlights operation

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,876 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,438 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 33,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,593 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 33,534 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 32,533 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 May 2008 32,533 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2007 28,786 miles

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

wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2006 23,834 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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R993 XNO is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R993 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R993 XNO?

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What year was R993 XNO registered?

R993 XNO is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R993 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 XNO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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