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R345 SWR

1998 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,509 mi
Last recorded75,509 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 SWR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 75,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 75,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 75,463 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 75,462 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,229 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre has cracks on side wall

Fail 9 Jun 2020 75,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (3.5 (a))

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 60,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,904 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,184 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 56,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,137 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,732 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 53,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,155 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 52,150 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,750 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 50,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,346 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 47,460 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,460 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,724 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,494 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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R345 SWR is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R345 SWR, 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 R345 SWR registered?

R345 SWR is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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