MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
check offside headlamp mounts
surface corrosion to fron to rear steel brake pipe
check offside headlamp mounts
surface corrosion to fron to rear steel brake pipe
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1) Slight play in king pin †2) Wiper deteriorating †3) Battery box Rusty & wooden base protruding!
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?
Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 NEC is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,179 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R53 NEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R53 NEC?
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What year was R53 NEC registered?
R53 NEC is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 12 June 1998.
Is R53 NEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 NEC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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