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R234 AOE

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,200 mi
Last recorded17,200 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 AOE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 17,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 16,931 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 16,762 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 16,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 16,282 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 16,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 15,670 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,963 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,926 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 14,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside ENGINE MOUNTING WEAK

Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,250 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,907 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,436 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 13,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,938 miles

n/side front driving lamp lens cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2009 12,938 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/side front driving lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,232 miles

hand brake tight possible cable ???

Fail 4 Jun 2007 11,401 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,416 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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R234 AOE is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R234 AOE, 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 R234 AOE registered?

R234 AOE is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R234 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 AOE shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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