MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,664 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush on leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured on A arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush on leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension A arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leaf spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear rear antiroll bar D bushes worn
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front ,front to rear and axel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension A arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front ,front to rear and axel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension A arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at drum (1.1.11 (c))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension A frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
engine mounts worn
small oil leak from engine
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at drum (1.1.11 (c))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension A frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
engine mounts worn
small oil leak from engine
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Central Front slight play in front suspension king pin bush
Oil leak engine area ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Central Front slight play in front suspension king pin bush
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak engine area ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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R659 JUF is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R659 JUF, 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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R659 JUF is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 February 1998.
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