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R871 OTT

1998 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,859 mi
Last recorded6,859 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 OTT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 6,859 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 5,174 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 1,873 miles

Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,416 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,990 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2007 21,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,966 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 19,900 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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R871 OTT is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R871 OTT, 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

How do I check the history of R871 OTT?

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What year was R871 OTT registered?

R871 OTT is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R871 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 OTT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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