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R958 LLJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

42,773 mi
Last recorded42,773 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 LLJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,773 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of offside front bumper

both handbrake cables showing signs of deterioration

exhaust fumey

front foot brake performance low

nearside front fog light broken

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

recommend attention of rear lights

slight play in steering box cross shaft

wiper rubber perished

Fail 8 Jun 2011 42,773 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of offside front bumper

both handbrake cables showing signs of deterioration

exhaust fumey

front foot brake performance low

nearside front fog light broken

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

recommend attention of rear lights

slight play in steering box cross shaft

wiper rubber perished

Fail 24 May 2011 42,758 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of offside front bumper

both handbrake cables showing signs of deterioration

exhaust fumey

front foot brake performance low

nearside front fog light broken

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

slight play in steering box cross shaft

wiper rubber perished

Pass 27 May 2010 41,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of gear lever

exhaust gases smokey

front wheel bearing, very slight noise when rotated

Fail 21 May 2010 41,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise brake fluid level

advise condition of gear lever

advise,exhaust gases smokey

Fail 12 May 2010 40,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise brake fluid level

advise condition of gear lever

advise,exhaust gases smokey

Pass 8 May 2009 39,200 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 39,200 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 37,285 miles

play in front suspension kingpin

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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R958 LLJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R958 LLJ, 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 R958 LLJ registered?

R958 LLJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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