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R996 XNO

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,026 mi
Last recorded83,026 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 XNO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 78,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 77,425 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,703 miles

drivers window dose not come down fully

front wiper blade is smeary

n/s/f headlamp has water in it

Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,703 miles

n/s/f headlamp has water in it

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers window dose not come down fully

front wiper blade is smeary

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 67,901 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 67,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle produces excess black smoke

Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,234 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 XNO is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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

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What year was R996 XNO registered?

R996 XNO is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R996 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 XNO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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