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R337 PPY

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,529 mi
Last recorded72,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 PPY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 72,529 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 70,238 miles

Coolant leak at expansion tank pipe

Front wheel bearing slight freeplay

Front wiper torn

front to rear and rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2009 70,238 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak at pipe from expansion tank

Front to rear and rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Front wheel bearing slight play

front wiper torn

Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,758 miles

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)

Propshaft u/j worn , Diff noisy , Oil leak , Exhaust corroded , Fan belt slack , Freeplay at king pin , Blue smoke from engine

Fail 21 Jun 2008 66,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Propshaft u/j worn , Diff noisy , Oil leak , Exhaust corroded , Fan belt slack , Freeplay at king pin , Blue smoke from engine

Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,642 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 62,545 miles

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,245 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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R337 PPY is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R337 PPY, 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 R337 PPY registered?

R337 PPY is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R337 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R337 PPY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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