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R996 WKE

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

44,973 mi
Last recorded44,973 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 WKE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 44,973 miles

Nearside Rear slight end float half shaft.

Rear seats removed

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 12 May 2026 44,931 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear End float half shaft

Offside Front fog light u/s

Rear seats removed.

Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,358 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2025 44,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 10 May 2024 43,422 miles

rear seats not present at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2024 43,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 5 May 2023 42,452 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 42,452 miles

Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 42,332 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened repair to arm splitting apart. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Condensation inside nearside headlight

Hazards flashing 120/min

Pass 19 Mar 2022 41,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 40,552 miles

Offside headlight reflector deteriorated

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 40,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside headlight reflector deteriorated

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 38,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 38,482 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 38,482 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 37,975 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 37,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,596 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 36,193 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 35,675 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 35,096 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,298 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,365 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,458 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 31,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 30,448 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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R996 WKE is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R996 WKE, 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 R996 WKE registered?

R996 WKE is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R996 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 WKE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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