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R748 XPO

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,948 mi
Last recorded76,948 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 XPO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 76,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,947 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 56,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,926 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 56,911 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,863 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,135 miles

has slight play in king pin

Fail 24 Feb 2010 56,135 miles

Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

has slight play in king pin

Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,387 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,227 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 51,202 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,388 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

propshaft defective

rear no plate fading

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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R748 XPO is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R748 XPO, 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 R748 XPO registered?

R748 XPO is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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