MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s rear tyre wrong direction
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R488 WCY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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