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R876 PNL

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,919 mi
Last recorded76,919 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 PNL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,919 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 76,850 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 76,839 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both engine mounts broken away

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,268 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 74,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2010 69,919 miles

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

low effort nearside parking brake

Fail 5 May 2010 69,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

low effort nearside parking brake

Fail 7 May 2009 65,251 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

low effort offside parking brake

Pass 7 May 2009 65,251 miles

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

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

low effort offside parking brake

Fail 7 May 2008 60,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2008 60,274 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2007 54,839 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 49,272 miles

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

offside engine mounting rubber sheared

Fail 9 May 2006 49,272 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside engine mounting rubber sheared

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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R876 PNL is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R876 PNL, 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 R876 PNL registered?

R876 PNL is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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