MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,977 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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)
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)
bonnet broken at front support bolt area
n/s/r reverse light not working
slight movement front wheel
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
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
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
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)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R49 NEC safe to buy?
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