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R558 ACL

1997 Reliant Robin LX

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,909 mi
Last recorded37,909 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin LX40,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 ACL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,909 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,909 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,642 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 31,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Bad oil leak front sump or timing cover

Rear number plate discolouring

Reverse lamps not working

Slight oil leak nearside rear hub

Steering track rod ball joint gaiters split

Water leak radiator lower hose

Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,341 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 30,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Oil leak nearside rear hub

Reverse lamps not working

Steering drag link ball joints stiff and gaiters split

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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R558 ACL is a 1997 Reliant Robin LX in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 40,016 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 R558 ACL, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R558 ACL registered?

R558 ACL is a 1997 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R558 ACL safe to buy?

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