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R238 XOP

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,750 mi
Last recorded35,750 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 XOP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,750 miles

No front passenger seat fitted at time test

Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,307 miles

Baatery not secure

Exhaust deteriating

Pass 3 Feb 2012 3,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,053 miles

Battery insecure

rear halfshaft seal starting to leak oil passenger side

rear lamp cluster starting fade in colour passenger side

Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,502 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 28,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,360 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 26,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,753 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 23,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,166 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 21,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,370 miles

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

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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R238 XOP is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R238 XOP, 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 R238 XOP registered?

R238 XOP is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R238 XOP safe to buy?

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