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R420 XAW

1998 Reliant Robin LX

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,460 mi
Last recorded50,460 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin LX34,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 XAW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,015 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 44,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,847 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 42,857 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,857 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,378 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 38,596 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 38,596 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,076 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 36,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 33,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,725 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 27,732 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 24,323 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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R420 XAW is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,179 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R420 XAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R420 XAW registered?

R420 XAW is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R420 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 XAW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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