MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure dash mounting insecure (2.1.2d)
Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear one (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
steering wheel poor
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside rear tyre wall cut
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R253 DYG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R253 DYG, 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 R253 DYG registered?
R253 DYG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 21 March 1998.
Is R253 DYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R253 DYG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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