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R262 KSC

1998 Reliant Robin LX

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,293 mi
Last recorded25,293 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin LX34,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 KSC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,293 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 25,293 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,619 miles

both drag link gaiters split

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear fog lamp faded

slight play in front king pin

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,763 miles

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

slight play in front stub pin

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,468 miles

slight play in steering drag links and bushes starting to perish

Fail 21 Mar 2006 20,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering drag links and bushes starting to perish

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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R262 KSC is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,179 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R262 KSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R262 KSC registered?

R262 KSC is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R262 KSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 KSC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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