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R214 NPB

1998 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,599 mi
Last recorded20,599 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 NPB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,599 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 20,489 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

No main beam warning light

Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 17,913 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 17,913 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,455 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 16,436 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 16,017 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,365 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,714 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,108 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 11,951 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 NPB is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R214 NPB, 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 NPB registered?

R214 NPB is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R214 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 NPB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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