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R398 AOG

1998 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

71,728 mi
Last recorded71,728 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 AOG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,728 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 71,728 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,248 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 62,248 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 66,295 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,796 miles

drag link rubber boot perished ?

o/s rear fog flickers ?

Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,686 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 55,684 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,919 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,124 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,852 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 44,794 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s engine mounting insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,330 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 41,300 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

oil leak rear axle n/side ??

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,802 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 36,802 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,826 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 31,793 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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R398 AOG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R398 AOG, 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 R398 AOG registered?

R398 AOG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R398 AOG safe to buy?

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