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R880 FWX

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,506 mi
Last recorded59,506 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 FWX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight play in front kingpin

Fail 14 Oct 2021 58,071 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight play in front kingpin

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight play in front king pin

Fail 12 Oct 2020 56,513 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight play in front king pin

Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,307 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift in kingpin

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,819 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 49,819 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,896 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,511 miles

slight noise in rear axle

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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R880 FWX is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R880 FWX, 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 R880 FWX registered?

R880 FWX is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R880 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 FWX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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