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R50 BPC

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,690 mi
Last recorded64,690 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 BPC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,690 miles

Nearside Rear drum brake slightly wet

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak ()

Steering box slight freeplay on the shaft

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,416 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear diff noisy

Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 17 Feb 2016 64,416 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear diff noisy

Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,686 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,540 miles

advise nearside backplate damp

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 58,064 miles

advise handbrake adjustment offside rear

advise rear anti-roll bar rubbers

Pass 4 Feb 2011 56,785 miles

advise backplate damp nearside rear

advise front wiper blade

advise slight play steering box

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,139 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,764 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 46,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R50 BPC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R50 BPC, 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 R50 BPC registered?

R50 BPC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R50 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 BPC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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