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R254 DYG

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,802 mi
Last recorded41,802 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 DYG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,802 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside hand brake slightly low efficiency

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,899 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 39,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,838 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 39,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,499 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 39,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,925 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 38,912 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,275 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,682 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,109 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 37,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,462 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,959 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,330 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2008 34,330 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2007 27,565 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 21,586 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside headlamp reflector dull(not affecting beam pattern)

Pass 16 May 2006 21,586 miles

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

offside headlamp reflector dull(not affecting beam pattern)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 19,373 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 19,367 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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R254 DYG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R254 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 R254 DYG registered?

R254 DYG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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