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R659 JUF

1998 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,664 mi
Last recorded44,664 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 JUF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,664 miles

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))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 44,659 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,337 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 35,283 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,690 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 30,690 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,536 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 25,536 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,906 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 18,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,005 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 12,051 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,934 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 7,266 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 7,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 7,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 7,014 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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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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The MOT history for R659 JUF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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