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R264 GKX

1998 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,462 mi
Last recorded79,462 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 GKX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 79,462 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,258 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,478 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 78,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,677 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,966 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed/corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,162 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 76,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,052 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 75,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,800 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 72,782 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,748 miles

drivers seat locking mechanism

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,003 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,613 miles

advise rear anti-roll bar rubbers

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,940 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,423 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,935 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,353 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 19,331 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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R264 GKX is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R264 GKX, 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 R264 GKX registered?

R264 GKX is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R264 GKX safe to buy?

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