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R234 SKH

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,774 mi
Last recorded38,774 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 SKH
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,719 miles

battery insecure

fog light inop

front brake noise

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2013 35,719 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

battery insecure

fog light inop

front brake noise

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 15 May 2010 35,049 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 35,049 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2009 31,001 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 31,001 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2008 25,423 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 25,423 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2007 21,233 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 21,233 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2006 17,733 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 SKH 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 61.5%.

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 R234 SKH, 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 SKH registered?

R234 SKH is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R234 SKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 SKH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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