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R994 XNO

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,183 mi
Last recorded45,183 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 XNO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 45,183 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,071 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 45,071 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,823 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,816 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

seepage of oil at near-side rear brake back plate

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,181 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,887 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 39,882 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,684 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 37,669 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 33,710 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 33,710 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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R994 XNO is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R994 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 R994 XNO?

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What year was R994 XNO registered?

R994 XNO is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R994 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 XNO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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