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R736 SRA

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,068 mi
Last recorded58,068 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 SRA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 58,068 miles

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

permissible wear in steering box

rear diff noisey

Fail 22 Apr 2015 58,063 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

rear diff noisey

battery insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,589 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,920 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,550 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 36,734 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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R736 SRA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R736 SRA, 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 R736 SRA registered?

R736 SRA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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