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R679 XWG

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,908 mi
Last recorded59,908 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 XWG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 59,908 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 59,889 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,854 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp glass slightly clouded

Fail 25 Oct 2019 59,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,743 miles

Diff Noisey

Hand Brake Travel

Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,302 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 58,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,617 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,617 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,539 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,479 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,340 miles

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

rear seat missing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,425 miles

rear seat missing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,658 miles

rear seat missing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,567 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 45,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,819 miles

centre steering wheel boss cover missing

rear seat missing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,004 miles

rear seat bace missing

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,871 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 38,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,651 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for R679 XWG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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