MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leaks
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Hand brake travel
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Head lamp glass slightly clouded
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leaks at rear diff+ Noisey
Oil leaks from engine
Diff Noisey
Hand Brake Travel
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear Brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Head Lamp reflector Corroded (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement And off side rear D Bushes Worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working And off side (1.2.1b)
Near side roof trim inscure
Steering box Slight play
King Pin Lift
Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear seat missing
rear seat missing
rear seat missing
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
centre steering wheel boss cover missing
rear seat missing
centre steering wheel boss cover missing
rear seat missing
rear seat bace missing
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
rear seat missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
noise on dif
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
noise on dif
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R679 XWG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R679 XWG, 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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What year was R679 XWG registered?
R679 XWG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 February 1998.
Is R679 XWG safe to buy?
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