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R509 JKP

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

71,265 mi
Last recorded71,265 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 JKP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,265 miles

see advise sheet number 559140424077

Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

fan belt loose

near side head lamp border line

near side rear spring shackle bush worn (border line)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,766 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,079 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,598 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both steering arm ball joints, rubber boots split.

exhaust tailpipe corroded.

front shock absorber top spring support cup corroded.

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

front tyre nearly devoid of tread on edge.

nearside rear tyre tread worn to limit, low on edges but raised tread.

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.

offside rear tyre tread wearing low, low on edges but raised tread.

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn.

slight lift in king-pin

slight movement in steering column.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 64,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both steering arm ball joints, rubber boots split.

exhaust tailpipe corroded.

front shock absorber top spring support cup corroded.

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

front tyre nearly devoid of tread on edge.

nearside rear tyre tread worn to limit, low on edges but raised tread.

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.

offside rear tyre tread wearing low, low on edges but raised tread.

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn.

slight lift in king-pin

slight movement in steering column.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both steering arm ball joints, rubber boots split.

front shock absorber top spring support cup corroded.

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

front wheel nearly devoid of tread on edge.

handbrake cables look corroded.

nearside rear tyre tread worn near to limit, low on edges but raised tread.

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.

offside rear tyre tread wearing low, low on edges but raised tread.

slight lift in king-pin

slight movement in steering column.

wear in rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both outer parking brake cables starting to pull through mounting brackets on axle

both steering drag link ball joint boots split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (raised tread pattern)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 59,107 miles

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

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both outer parking brake cables starting to pull through mounting brackets on axle

both steering drag link ball joint boots split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (raised tread pattern)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front backplate, both dteel brake pipes corroded.

front brake hose steel ends corroded.

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

low reserve brake pedal.

steering arm rubber boots both split.

wear in both rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 53,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front backplate, both dteel brake pipes corroded.

front brake hose steel ends corroded.

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

low reserve brake pedal.

steering arm rubber boots both split.

wear in both rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,255 miles

as test no. 630960527204

Fail 8 Aug 2007 49,255 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

minor play in anti-roll bar "D" bushes

steering rod ball joint boots split

wiper poor wipe

Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both steering ball joint boots split

fuel tank badly corroded

handbrake cable starting to corrode

Fail 4 Aug 2006 47,448 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both steering ball joint boots split

fuel tank badly corroded

hand brake cable starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2005 45,342 miles

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

Front shock absorber spring mountings rusted.

Fuel cap seal perished.

Fuel tank rusted.

Handbrake cables rusted.

Lift in steering king-pin.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlight reflector poor.

non obligatory mirror damaged

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Aug 2005 45,342 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber spring mountings rusted.

Fuel cap seal perished.

Fuel tank rusted.

Handbrake cables rusted.

Lift in steering king-pin.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside headlight reflector poor.

non obligatory mirror damaged

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R509 JKP is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R509 JKP, 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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R509 JKP is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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