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R994 CKO

1998 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

32,630 mi
Last recorded32,630 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 CKO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 32,630 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 31,364 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 31,364 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,320 miles

Central Front King Pin

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 31,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 31,303 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 31,303 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 31,142 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 31,103 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 31,091 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,975 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,659 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 29,650 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,076 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 39,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2011 28,057 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 26,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,594 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,043 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 26,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,953 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 22,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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R994 CKO is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R994 CKO, 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

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What year was R994 CKO registered?

R994 CKO is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R994 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 CKO shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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