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G898 XUT

1990 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,229 mi
Last recorded62,229 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 XUT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,229 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 62,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,128 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 60,945 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 60,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,028 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 60,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,020 miles

Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 59,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working lights on (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding seized on (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,767 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight binding both rear brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,394 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,392 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine smoking

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,652 miles

slight binding both rear brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,853 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,853 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,678 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Slight play in column mountings

Fail 18 Apr 2011 55,653 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Slight play in column mountings

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,295 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,278 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight lift in column

Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,334 miles

exhaust front pipe mounting to gearbox corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,741 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 45,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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G898 XUT is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 57,274 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 G898 XUT, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G898 XUT registered?

G898 XUT is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 June 1990.

Is G898 XUT safe to buy?

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