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L667 JOP

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

62,826 mi
Last recorded62,826 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL667 JOP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 62,826 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 62,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 15 Jul 2025 62,759 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front kingpin has slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wires slight loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wires slight loose

slight smell of petrol near fuel tank

Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,824 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 58,815 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,443 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 48,932 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 48,921 miles

Central Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 45,246 miles

Front Lower both engine mountings deteriorated

Nearside Front water inside light not affecting beam ?

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine and rear axle leaking oil

Fail 11 Feb 2020 45,246 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower both engine mountings deteriorated

Nearside Front water inside light not affecting beam ?

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine and rear axle leaking oil

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,990 miles

engine and rear axle leaking oil !

Fail 19 Feb 2019 40,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine and rear axle leaking oil !

Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,862 miles

Nearside Front DOOR CARD INSECURE ?

Offside Front DOOR CARD INSECURE ?

Fail 30 Aug 2017 37,862 miles

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure DASH BOARD CRACKED AND INSECURE AFFECTING STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING ? (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DOOR CARD INSECURE ?

Offside Front DOOR CARD INSECURE ?

Pass 23 May 2014 37,685 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 37,685 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 36,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,539 miles

o/s/r back plate damp

Pass 12 May 2011 36,203 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 35,880 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,990 miles

steering arm ball joint gaiters split

Pass 6 May 2008 34,051 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 31,810 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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L667 JOP is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 L667 JOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L667 JOP registered?

L667 JOP is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is L667 JOP safe to buy?

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