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R49 NEC

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

55,977 mi
Last recorded55,977 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 NEC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 55,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 5 Dec 2023 55,977 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,254 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 54,254 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,436 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 49,436 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 47,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 47,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,298 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering box has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,203 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,436 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 37,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,585 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 34,585 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 30,401 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 30,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,054 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,729 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 20,729 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,509 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 19,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front bonnet insecure hinge area

Fail 22 Feb 2011 17,415 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,415 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,039 miles

bonnet broken at front support bolt area

n/s/r reverse light not working

slight movement front wheel

Fail 24 Feb 2010 15,039 miles

n/s/r reverse light not working

slight movement front wheel

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet broken at front support bolt area

Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,454 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 12,452 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front fog light lens missing

nearside rear reverse light not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyre sidewall cracked

gearbox/engine mount worn

steering track rod arm gaiter split

Fail 28 Feb 2007 10,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,282 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,945 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R49 NEC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 R49 NEC, 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 R49 NEC registered?

R49 NEC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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