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R315 BRL

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,876 mi
Last recorded21,876 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 BRL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,876 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 21,867 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 16,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both registration plates deteriorating

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,455 miles

slight play in steering box

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

both registration plates deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,335 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,410 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 13,509 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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R315 BRL is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R315 BRL, 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 R315 BRL registered?

R315 BRL is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R315 BRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 BRL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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