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E399 WEX

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,427 mi
Last recorded72,427 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE399 WEX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,427 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 72,330 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 72,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,228 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,091 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 72,087 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,621 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 71,621 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn universal joint (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,287 miles

slight movement in steering column at mounting pionts

slight play in king pin

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,972 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 70,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 70,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 69,001 miles

water in head light

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,691 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,435 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 64,774 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,774 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,110 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,718 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,447 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front exhaust pipe to manifold tempary repaired before

Fail 6 Aug 2007 55,447 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front exhaust pipe to manifold tempary repaired before

Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,144 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 51,554 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 51,554 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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E399 WEX is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 41,100 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 E399 WEX, 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 28 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E399 WEX registered?

E399 WEX is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is E399 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E399 WEX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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