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R399 FHJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,055 mi
Last recorded76,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 FHJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 76,055 miles

For daytime use only headlights covered

Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,968 miles

day time use only headlights covered

Pass 15 Mar 2024 75,858 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output daytime running only (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,774 miles

day time use only lights not working

Pass 21 Apr 2021 75,652 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,436 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 744,495 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,216 miles

drivers seat springs broken Brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,565 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 72,564 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2014 71,536 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 71,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,581 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 67,572 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,521 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,521 miles

Centre Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,384 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,553 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 46,548 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R399 FHJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R399 FHJ, 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 R399 FHJ registered?

R399 FHJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R399 FHJ safe to buy?

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