MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside anti roll bar ling touching chassis/ nearside rear body mount secured with an exhaust clamp/ rear springs in poor condition/ slight play in front wheel bearing.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside anti roll bar ling touching chassis/ nearside rear body mount secured with an exhaust clamp/ rear springs in poor condition/ slight play in front wheel bearing.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front fog lamp lens damaged
handbrake partially sticking
n/s/r light cluster slightly shorting out
oil to n/s/r brake back plate
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front fog lamp lens damaged
handbrake partially sticking
n/s/r light cluster slightly shorting out
oil to n/s/r brake back plate
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r axle seal leaking
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R499 HYG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R499 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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How do I check the history of R499 HYG?
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What year was R499 HYG registered?
R499 HYG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R499 HYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R499 HYG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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