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R348 SWR

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,924 mi
Last recorded18,924 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 SWR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 18,924 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wrong battery fitted , battery clamp wrong

Fail 19 Oct 2022 18,924 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery clamp

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,795 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2020 18,777 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,108 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 18,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,708 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 17,699 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,237 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,382 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,823 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,291 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,741 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,074 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 14,061 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,116 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 13,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,183 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 12,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,676 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 10,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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R348 SWR is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R348 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 R348 SWR registered?

R348 SWR is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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