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1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,774 mi
Last recorded57,774 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 BTC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 57,774 miles

All engine + gearbox rubber mounts deteriorated.

Front Slight play in kingpin.

Handbrake lever travel.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit + uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak.

Fail 25 May 2022 57,696 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O/S + N/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front unions leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All engine + gearbox rubber mounts deteriorated.

Front Slight play in kingpin.

Handbrake lever travel.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit + uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak.

Pass 14 May 2021 53,477 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 53,470 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative when engine is off. (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not release. (7.1.2 (d))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,858 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 52,851 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 50,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 47,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,282 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,175 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,561 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,427 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,718 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,047 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 4,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 98,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 90,763 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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R644 BTC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R644 BTC, 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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R644 BTC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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