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UUI 7345

1997 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,319 mi
Last recorded48,319 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 7345
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 48,319 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged from hose to cylinder, slightly pinched (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear axle seal slight leak

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2022 48,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged from hose to cylinder, slightly pinched (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear axle seal slight leak

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,157 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak at rear of brake drum

Offside engine mounting badly worn

Fail 8 Nov 2019 48,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam/dipped beam wired back to front (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear oil leak at rear of brake drum

Offside engine mounting badly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2018 45,293 miles

Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

drag link end gaiter perished

Fail 6 Nov 2018 45,290 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

drag link end gaiter perished

Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,579 miles

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

slight lift front king pin

Fail 27 Nov 2017 44,579 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight lift front king pin

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,566 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 44,566 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 44,544 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,544 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 44,544 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 15 May 2014 44,521 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 44,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,532 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,723 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on rear near side axle

Fail 5 Jan 2009 39,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on rear near side axle

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,901 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 37,899 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,046 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 36,046 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,319 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 34,316 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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UUI 7345 is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UUI 7345, 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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UUI 7345 is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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