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R271 JKO

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,252 mi
Last recorded66,252 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 JKO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 66,252 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,801 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,650 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,154 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 62,103 miles

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

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight leak steeringbox

Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,626 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,439 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 55,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 49,909 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 44,215 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 44,138 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 38,183 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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R271 JKO is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R271 JKO, 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 R271 JKO registered?

R271 JKO is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R271 JKO safe to buy?

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