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R495 HYG

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,613 mi
Last recorded97,613 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 HYG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 97,613 miles

slight play in front king pin

engine has oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2023 97,613 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification shock bolts not long enough (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification rear u bolts missing locking device on axle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

slight play in front king pin

engine has oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,135 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 79,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,992 miles

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

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

fuel cap poor fit

Fail 9 Mar 2011 78,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

fuel cap poor fit

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,092 miles

DAMAGE TO NSR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL, BORDERLINE PASS, ADVISE REPLACE ASAP.

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

ns mirror glass deteriorated, other 2 ok.

nsr service effort lags slightly, ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE/OVERHAUL.

park brake cables corroding.

slight lift/play in king pin.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 73,251 miles

2 spurious seat belts, fitted to rear seats. (Incomplete, with "key hole" fastenings.)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 73,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

2 spurious seat belts, fitted to rear seats. (Incomplete, with "key hole" fastenings.)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 65,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,335 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL WORN

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

oil leaks

Fail 15 Mar 2006 58,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R495 HYG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R495 HYG, 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 R495 HYG registered?

R495 HYG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R495 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 HYG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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