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R522 AMA

1998 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

405 mi
Last recorded405 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 AMA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 405 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 333 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 52,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust rusty

king pin worn badly

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,642 miles

exhaust rusty

king pin worn badly

Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,381 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,587 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 51,548 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

leak from nearside rear hub area

lift in front king pin

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,162 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 48,339 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,628 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 42,626 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R522 AMA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R522 AMA, 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 R522 AMA registered?

R522 AMA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R522 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 AMA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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