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R486 VWR

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,655 mi
Last recorded35,655 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 VWR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,655 miles

nearside headlight reflector in poor condition

offside headlight dim

Fail 24 Apr 2010 35,649 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside headlight reflector in poor condition

offside headlight dim

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,291 miles

nearside headlamp pattern poor

slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Apr 2009 35,291 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside headlamp pattern poor

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,940 miles

engine oil leak

front suspension arm corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,154 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,461 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 30,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R486 VWR is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R486 VWR, 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 R486 VWR registered?

R486 VWR is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R486 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 VWR shows 9 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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