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R883 YWA

1998 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,988 mi
Last recorded32,988 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 YWA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 32,988 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 32,639 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 32,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 32,057 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 32,057 miles

All direction indicators not working All (front & rear) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 31,731 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 30,863 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,788 miles

slight play in king pin

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,338 miles

Front Slight Kingpin Lift

Pass 19 May 2016 19,912 miles

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,624 miles

o/s/r tyre shoulder cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2014 11,451 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

o/s/r tyre shoulder cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 2,889 miles

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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R883 YWA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in White 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 R883 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R883 YWA?

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What year was R883 YWA registered?

R883 YWA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R883 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 YWA 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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