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R237 XOP

1998 Reliant Robin LX

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,906 mi
Last recorded24,906 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin LX34,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 XOP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,906 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Sep 2007 24,623 miles

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

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both headlamp reflectors slightly tarnished

both reverse lights not working

both steering ball joint gaitors split, ball joints rusty, no play at time of test

handbrake cables showing signs of deterioration, nearside handbrake cable close to exhaust

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front engine mounting loose

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,669 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,160 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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R237 XOP is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R237 XOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R237 XOP registered?

R237 XOP is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R237 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 XOP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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