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R181 XKU

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

63,438 mi
Last recorded63,438 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 XKU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 63,438 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2026 63,438 miles

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2025 62,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2024 61,952 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 60,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 59,680 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,897 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,198 miles

deterioration in rear number plate

Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

deterioration in rear number plate

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,927 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 46,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,640 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 46,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,119 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,643 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 45,643 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,748 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 44,748 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,793 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 43,793 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,502 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 41,468 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,427 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,874 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 36,874 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,079 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 35,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R181 XKU is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R181 XKU, 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 R181 XKU registered?

R181 XKU is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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