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R488 WCY

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,429 mi
Last recorded67,429 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 WCY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 67,429 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing front kingpin excess lift (2.4.G.2)

Front steering box has slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 67,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,706 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,823 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,823 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 49,748 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,697 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 48,689 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rear tyre wrong direction

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,149 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 39,135 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,859 miles

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,507 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 22,093 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 22,033 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,931 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 15,925 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 10,543 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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R488 WCY is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R488 WCY, 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 R488 WCY registered?

R488 WCY is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R488 WCY safe to buy?

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