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R255 LSF

1998 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,288 mi
Last recorded48,288 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 LSF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,288 miles

fuel tank stained possible fuel leak advise further inspection

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,866 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,996 miles

handbrake mounting starting to crack

Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,273 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 40,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,322 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,038 miles

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 28,011 miles

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

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,644 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,019 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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R255 LSF is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R255 LSF, 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 R255 LSF registered?

R255 LSF is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R255 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 LSF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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