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R763 GUA

1998 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

38,679 mi
Last recorded38,679 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 GUA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 38,679 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 34,195 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 31,014 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 25,656 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 23,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 22,902 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,699 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 21,224 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,818 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front foglamp lens broke

Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,818 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

both front foglamp lens broke

Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,019 miles

smoking slightly

Fail 24 Apr 2013 20,019 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,125 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 19,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front fog lamps broke

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 18,065 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 18,065 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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 All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

offside & nearside front fog lamps glass missing / smashed

oil leak

steering column slightly insecure

Pass 7 May 2010 16,994 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 16,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 15,948 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 15,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside and offside front side lights glass smashed and missing

one wheel nut on front wheel stud not showing

steering column slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,696 miles

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 15 Apr 2008 14,696 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 4 May 2007 13,652 miles

superficial damage to front end

Fail 1 May 2007 13,652 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 12,669 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 12,669 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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R763 GUA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 R763 GUA, 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 R763 GUA registered?

R763 GUA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R763 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 GUA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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