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R235 EOC

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,490 mi
Last recorded46,490 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 EOC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,490 miles

o/s parking brake lazy

o/s/r stop lamp borderline pass due to lens fading

slight binding felt o/s/r wheel did not show in brake test

Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,423 miles

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

slight play front king pin

Fail 15 Oct 2014 44,384 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

slight play front fing pin

Pass 12 Oct 2013 39,913 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 39,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

broken n/s engine mount must be replaced

fuel cap seal

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,656 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED/PERISHED

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2008 32,095 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,157 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 26,722 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2006 26,722 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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R235 EOC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R235 EOC, 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 R235 EOC registered?

R235 EOC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R235 EOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 EOC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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