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R126 GHJ

1998 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,940 mi
Last recorded49,940 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 GHJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 49,940 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlight condensation

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight oil leak from axel end seal

Fail 17 Dec 2018 49,940 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlight condensation

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight oil leak from axel end seal

Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

long travel on parking brake

Fail 11 Jul 2012 29,666 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

long travel on parking brake

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,390 miles

long travel on brake pedal

offside front seat belt twisted

Fail 20 Jul 2011 28,390 miles

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

long travel on brake pedal

offside front seat belt twisted

Fail 9 Jul 2010 27,235 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,235 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,836 miles

nearside headlamp in poor condition

nearside side repeater loose

Fail 15 Jul 2009 25,836 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside headlamp in poor condition

nearside side repeater loose

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,607 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

rear bumper cracked

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2008 24,607 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

both headlamps in poor condition

rear bumper cracked

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,702 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 17,743 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,743 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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R126 GHJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R126 GHJ, 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 R126 GHJ registered?

R126 GHJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R126 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 GHJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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