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R31 EJL

1998 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,242 mi
Last recorded22,242 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 EJL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 22,242 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened a frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2025 22,242 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened a frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 22,160 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 21,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 20,807 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 20,461 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 20,194 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 20,194 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 19,680 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 19,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 19,000 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 19,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,256 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 18,255 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear at back axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2015 17,839 miles

footbrake 70% handbrake 30%

Pass 22 Jan 2014 17,126 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 17,126 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake test results. front 150 locked nearside rear100 offside 140. nearside handbrake 70 offside handbrake 140 locked.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 16,268 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 16,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 15,508 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 15,508 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 13,586 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,962 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 12,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 11,955 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 11,468 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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R31 EJL is a 1998 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R31 EJL, 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 R31 EJL registered?

R31 EJL is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R31 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 EJL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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