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R558 CEU

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,739 mi
Last recorded33,739 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 CEU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,739 miles

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside indicator flashing works intermittently

park brake travel high and no reserve travel

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,357 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,357 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,320 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 32,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 30,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,955 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,940 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 29,940 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,757 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 27,285 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 27,285 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,901 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R558 CEU is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 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 R558 CEU, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R558 CEU registered?

R558 CEU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R558 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 CEU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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