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R817 HWV

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,988 mi
Last recorded49,988 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 HWV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,988 miles

exhaust deterating

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,117 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,426 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 40,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,654 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,775 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jan 2008 38,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,707 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 36,706 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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R817 HWV is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 41,100 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R817 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R817 HWV registered?

R817 HWV is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R817 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R817 HWV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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