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R521 BVU

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

48,330 mi
Last recorded48,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 BVU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 48,330 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 48,303 miles

Central Front slight lift in king pin

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,199 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front lift in kinpin

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear some prop shaft bolts loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,886 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake only just met efficiency

Fail 28 Aug 2020 47,886 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened cross piece on front radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake only just met efficiency

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,627 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,901 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 46,901 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 4,597 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 45,970 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 45,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 45,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,243 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 4 Jun 2015 44,243 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,075 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 41,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 40,089 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 38,003 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 38,003 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,538 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 35,538 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine starting to smoke

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,456 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine starting to smoke

Fail 30 May 2009 39,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine starting to smoke

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,149 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,196 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 30,196 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 26,922 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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R521 BVU is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R521 BVU, 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 R521 BVU registered?

R521 BVU is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R521 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 BVU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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