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R353 DNC

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,323 mi
Last recorded55,323 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 DNC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,323 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,034 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,247 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 45,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 43,805 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,805 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,740 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 43,740 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,894 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,689 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,966 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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R353 DNC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R353 DNC, 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 R353 DNC registered?

R353 DNC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R353 DNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 DNC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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