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R301 UWL

1998 Reliant Robin

Multi-colour Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,276 mi
Last recorded62,276 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 UWL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,276 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 62,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 59,930 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 59,726 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,681 miles

H/brake has little res travel

Fail 27 Oct 2021 59,681 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

H/brake has little res travel

Fail 18 Oct 2021 59,681 miles

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column attachment defective steering knuckle (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

H/brake has little res travel

service brake has little res travel

Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,681 miles

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

brakes only just met requirements

Fail 20 Oct 2020 59,681 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in rear D bushes

play in steering linkage

Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in steering box

Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,148 miles

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

lower steering knuckle rusty

steering boot slightly worn

steering slightly stiff

Pass 18 Aug 2017 56,883 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 56,883 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,679 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 56,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 55,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,420 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 55,409 miles

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

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,592 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 54,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,343 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 53,323 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,649 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,556 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 45,556 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,127 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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R301 UWL is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Multi-colour with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R301 UWL, 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 R301 UWL registered?

R301 UWL is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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