MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside and nearside rear shock absorber bushs pershing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside and nearside rear shock absorber bushs pershing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
steering box has some end float, not excessive.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
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K498 JAL is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1993 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 46,251 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 K498 JAL, 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 33 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K498 JAL registered?
K498 JAL is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 June 1993.
Is K498 JAL safe to buy?
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