MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,258 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
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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.
Is R493 BVU safe to buy?
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