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R214 FCV

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,767 mi
Last recorded2,767 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 FCV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 2,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,041 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 98,035 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 May 2013 85,122 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 75,227 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 63,021 miles

slite play in front king pin

Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 60,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,996 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 51,461 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,246 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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R214 FCV is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R214 FCV, 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 R214 FCV registered?

R214 FCV is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R214 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 FCV shows 13 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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