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R969 AKO

1998 Reliant Robin LX

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,184 mi
Last recorded33,184 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin LX34,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 AKO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,184 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 33,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,127 miles

nearside rear brake noisy

Fail 5 Nov 2007 32,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,997 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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R969 AKO is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,179 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R969 AKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R969 AKO registered?

R969 AKO is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R969 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 AKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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