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R510 ABA

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,266 mi
Last recorded69,266 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 ABA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 69,266 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,062 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 68,033 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,976 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,333 miles

parking brake lever very stiff

Fail 24 Sep 2014 65,333 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

parking brake lever very stiff

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,255 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 63,233 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,186 miles

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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R510 ABA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R510 ABA, 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 R510 ABA registered?

R510 ABA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R510 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 ABA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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