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R585 KAE

1998 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,380 mi
Last recorded96,380 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 KAE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,380 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Horn slightly squeaky.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 95,888 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 94,908 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 94,003 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 93,251 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 91,850 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,398 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,783 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,376 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside offside rear lamp unit fading

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,971 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,591 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,964 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,640 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,289 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,963 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,144 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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R585 KAE is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R585 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R585 KAE registered?

R585 KAE is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R585 KAE safe to buy?

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