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R438 TNN

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,664 mi
Last recorded54,664 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 TNN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 54,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 54,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 53,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

battery insucure

no main beam tall tail light

windscreen washer bottle insucure

Fail 17 Apr 2015 52,879 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

battery insucure

no main beam tall tail light

windscreen washer bottle insucure

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,278 miles

Both front engine mountings broken.Engine mountings not part of inspection on class III vehicles.

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

nearside rear antiroll bar link rubbing on chassis

slight play in steering box

Fail 16 Apr 2014 52,268 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front engine mountings broken.Engine mountings not part of inspection on class III vehicles.

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

nearside rear antiroll bar link rubbing on chassis

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 May 2013 51,145 miles

both front steering drop arm joint boots deteriorated

slight play in front steering king pin

Fail 25 Apr 2013 51,142 miles

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

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

both front steering drop arm joint boots deteriorated

slight play in front steering king pin

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,372 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded & weak

front tyre perished

some wear/play in kingpin

Fail 16 Apr 2012 49,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded & weak

front tyre perished

some wear/play in kingpin

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,099 miles

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 9 Apr 2010 44,091 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

some play/lift in front kingpin

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,772 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

slight play in front king pin

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,009 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 42,009 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,112 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,017 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 33,987 miles

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

Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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R438 TNN is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R438 TNN, 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 R438 TNN registered?

R438 TNN is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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