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R253 DYG

1998 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,934 mi
Last recorded93,934 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 DYG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,934 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 93,888 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,130 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 91,128 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,595 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,270 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 87,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,838 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 83,838 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,108 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,108 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,835 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,257 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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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.

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