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R465 SFR

1998 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

36,058 mi
Last recorded36,058 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 SFR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 36,058 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 36,058 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,915 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

front kingpin has play vertically

oil leak

tailgate struts are defective

Fail 15 Dec 2021 35,915 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front kingpin has play vertically

oil leak

tailgate struts are defective

Pass 18 Dec 2020 35,415 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 35,415 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

nearside rear light lens is faded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,074 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 34,029 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,325 miles

drivers seat is worn & starting to expose metal frame

Fail 27 Jun 2017 31,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat is worn & starting to expose metal frame

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,095 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,824 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 26,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,643 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 22,641 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,217 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,775 miles

nearside mirror is cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2010 20,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nearside mirror is cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,008 miles

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

Track rod end x2 rubber boots not in good order.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 20,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Track rod end x2 rubber boots not in good order.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,784 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 17,784 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rubber boot onsteering shaft ball joint split

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,989 miles

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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R465 SFR is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R465 SFR, 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 R465 SFR registered?

R465 SFR is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R465 SFR safe to buy?

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