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R53 NEC

1998 Reliant Robin LX

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,736 mi
Last recorded76,736 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin LX34,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 NEC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2008 76,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

check offside headlamp mounts

surface corrosion to fron to rear steel brake pipe

Pass 13 Feb 2008 76,736 miles

check offside headlamp mounts

surface corrosion to fron to rear steel brake pipe

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,037 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 68,994 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 68,674 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 61,028 miles

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.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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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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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?

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