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R493 BVU

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,258 mi
Last recorded22,258 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 BVU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 22,258 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 22,258 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 21,345 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 20,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,042 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 19,011 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,857 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,652 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust u bolt loose

steering rod dust cover's split both joint's

Fail 23 Feb 2011 18,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust u bolt loose

steering rod dust cover's split both joint's

Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,050 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 18,050 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,541 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 17,541 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,104 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,291 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 15,594 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,594 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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R493 BVU is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R493 BVU, 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 R493 BVU registered?

R493 BVU is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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