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R579 CGK

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,020 mi
Last recorded75,020 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 CGK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front tyre perished

nearside headlight pattern

Fail 28 Aug 2019 75,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front tyre perished

nearside headlight pattern

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,325 miles

exhaust rusted and mount condition

kingpin slight wear

nearside headlight condition

rear propshaft joint slight wear

steering slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2018 73,325 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusted and mount condition

kingpin slight wear

nearside headlight condition

rear propshaft joint slight wear

steering slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,706 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front wheel bearing slight play

nearside headlight pattern

Fail 22 Aug 2017 71,651 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front wheel bearing slight play

nearside headlight pattern

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,188 miles

front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2016 70,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering box play

Fail 25 Aug 2015 68,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering box play

Pass 1 May 2014 67,884 miles

Play in Front King Pin

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Main beam "Tell Tail Light" not working

Play in Front King Pin

Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,285 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,946 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre scuffed on inner sidewall

Fail 19 Nov 2011 52,946 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre scuffed on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,520 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,041 miles

offside parking brake rather lower performance

Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,330 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 36,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 36,693 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,132 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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R579 CGK is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R579 CGK, 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 R579 CGK registered?

R579 CGK is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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