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R988 WOL

1997 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,911 mi
Last recorded27,911 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 WOL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,911 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 26,629 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 25,368 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 25,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

NS mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2011 25,128 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2011 25,125 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,604 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2011 24,598 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,928 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked

oil leak n/s/r axle around drum area

slight play steering box

Fail 9 Feb 2010 22,867 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

ns mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,867 miles

ns mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,753 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,631 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 13,557 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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R988 WOL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 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 R988 WOL, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R988 WOL registered?

R988 WOL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R988 WOL safe to buy?

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