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R583 KAE

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,860 mi
Last recorded37,860 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 KAE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,860 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 37,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,846 miles

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

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust, efficient at test.

srrvice brake efficiency 86: hand brake efficiency 50%:

Fail 14 Nov 2014 37,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust, efficient at test.

srrvice brake efficiency 86: hand brake efficiency 50%:

Fail 19 Dec 2013 37,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

blue smoke emitted from exhaust efficient at test.

service brake efficiency 80%: hand brake efficiency 43%:

Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,846 miles

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

blue smoke emitted from exhaust efficient at test.

service brake efficiency 80%: hand brake efficiency 43%:

Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,542 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 37,542 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 36,509 miles

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

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

blue smoke emitted from exhaust appeared efficient at time of test.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 36,509 miles

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

blue smoke emitted from exhaust appeared efficient at time of test.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,369 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,326 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,707 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 29,707 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,318 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,385 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 23,383 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 20,589 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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R583 KAE is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R583 KAE, 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 R583 KAE registered?

R583 KAE is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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