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R176 XYD

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,786 mi
Last recorded10,786 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 XYD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 10,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play in king pin

various underbody components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 10,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 10,766 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 10,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 10,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 10,751 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 10,741 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 10,736 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 10,731 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 10,727 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 10,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 10,717 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 10,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 10,683 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 10,678 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front tyre low on perrsure

Pass 23 Nov 2015 10,674 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 10,659 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 10,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 5 Dec 2013 10,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,574 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 10,334 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 9,478 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 9,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,032 miles

Centre Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in front king pin assembly

Pass 12 Oct 2007 8,769 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 8,613 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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R176 XYD is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R176 XYD, 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 R176 XYD registered?

R176 XYD is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R176 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 XYD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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