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R646 AOR

1998 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,066 mi
Last recorded81,066 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 AOR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 81,066 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight play in front king pin

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 81,063 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected Steering box shaft bearing worn (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight play in front king pin

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,822 miles

engine oil leak

front brake back plate damp

front metal brake pipe beginning to corrode

front tyre 2mm & wearing on edges

front tyre valve perished

n/s/r drum back plate damp

o/s headlamp loosing reflective backing

o/s/r over axle metal brake pipe beginning to corrode

o/s/r tyre valve perished

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in kingpin

Fail 4 Oct 2017 75,687 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rears flash with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil leak

front brake back plate damp

front metal brake pipe beginning to corrode

front tyre 2mm & wearing on edges

front tyre valve perished

n/s/r drum back plate damp

o/s headlamp loosing reflective backing

o/s/r over axle metal brake pipe beginning to corrode

o/s/r tyre valve perished

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in kingpin

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,316 miles

engine oil leak

o/s headlamp loosing reflective backing

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Oct 2016 69,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine oil leak

o/s headlamp loosing reflective backing

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,258 miles

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering box

Fail 6 Oct 2015 62,258 miles

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

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Oct 2014 54,680 miles

engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipe begining to corrode

rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in front kingpin & wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,487 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipe begining to corrode

rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in front kingpin & wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,528 miles

nearside rear back plate slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,298 miles

slight play in king pin

rear tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/r back plate damp

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,484 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,985 miles

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

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

front track rod end gaiter split/

Fail 24 Sep 2010 18,983 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front track rod end gaiter split/

Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,515 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

front drag link joint dust covers split

Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 14,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,540 miles

Centre 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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R646 AOR is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R646 AOR, 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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R646 AOR is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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