CarVerify

Free Car Check

R987 FWY

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,832 mi
Last recorded69,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 FWY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,832 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,471 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,832 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,619 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,189 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,334 miles

Welded repair to lower suspension arm repairs as fail16th Jan None standard repair to exhaust bracket rear

Fail 16 Jan 2009 55,319 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

bonnet has no locking system

Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,426 miles

engine has oil leak// steering slightly stiff

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,403 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,380 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 54,349 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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
Full Reliant Robin reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R987 FWY is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R987 FWY, 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 R987 FWY?

You can check the full history of R987 FWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R987 FWY registered?

R987 FWY is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R987 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 FWY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R987 FWY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R987 FWY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.