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R346 SWR

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,204 mi
Last recorded53,204 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 SWR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 53,204 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,380 miles

Front coil spring cup corrroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,644 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 50,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 49,367 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 47,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 43,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 40,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,969 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,778 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,888 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front passenger seat removed

Fail 24 Apr 2014 26,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front passenger seat removed

Fail 17 Apr 2013 25,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel filter showing signs of leakage

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,238 miles

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

fuel filter showing signs of leakage

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,144 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 23,144 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 20,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,300 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,079 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 15,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,387 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 12,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,124 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,151 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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R346 SWR is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R346 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 R346 SWR registered?

R346 SWR is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R346 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 SWR shows 28 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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