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R499 HYG

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,561 mi
Last recorded61,561 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 HYG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,561 miles

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.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 61,589 miles

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.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,534 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,534 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,367 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,959 miles

front fog lamp lens damaged

handbrake partially sticking

n/s/r light cluster slightly shorting out

oil to n/s/r brake back plate

Fail 22 Apr 2008 56,888 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 53,175 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 53,120 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 47,939 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 47,939 miles

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.

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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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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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?

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