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R361 UFJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,022 mi
Last recorded22,022 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 UFJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2024 22,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front slight play in king pin

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel cylinder union (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,872 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front tyre perished

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

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

Rear seat removed

Fail 1 May 2013 18,016 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 18,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,236 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,976 miles

both track rod ends boots split

rear seat removed

Fail 26 May 2011 10,976 miles

rear seat removed

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both track rod ends boots split

Pass 20 May 2010 7,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 4,701 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 1,505 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 98,359 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,519 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 85,448 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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R361 UFJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R361 UFJ, 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 R361 UFJ registered?

R361 UFJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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