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R53 HWU

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,269 mi
Last recorded79,269 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 HWU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,269 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 78,972 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 78,952 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,172 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

movement in the front wheel

Fail 25 Nov 2021 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

movement in the front wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,552 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,428 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,592 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 73,575 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,321 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 68,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,764 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,621 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

gearbox mountins broken

Fail 30 Oct 2013 65,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

gearbox mountins broken

Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,381 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,475 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 61,470 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 56,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2010 56,918 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,242 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 52,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 51,773 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 51,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 50,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 46,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 50,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 40,821 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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R53 HWU 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 71.4%.

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 R53 HWU, 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 R53 HWU registered?

R53 HWU is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R53 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 HWU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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