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R882 YWA

1998 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,294 mi
Last recorded70,294 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 YWA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 70,294 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

battery insecure

Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing spring mount (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,101 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 70,084 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye bush worn (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure battery insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,640 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 62,620 miles

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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,481 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 69,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 69,182 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,052 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 65,666 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,788 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,895 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Apr 2009 60,895 miles

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,984 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 50,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Outer Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,933 miles

Centre Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

play in king pin

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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R882 YWA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R882 YWA, 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 R882 YWA registered?

R882 YWA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R882 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 YWA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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