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R994 YRV

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

51,233 mi
Last recorded51,233 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 YRV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 51,233 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 50,998 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Engine oil leak/advice repair/replace

Front Battery loose/advice repair

Fail 5 Apr 2022 50,982 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Engine oil leak/advice repair/replace

Front Battery loose/advice repair

Pass 12 Apr 2021 50,637 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front battery loose.

Fail 12 Apr 2021 50,616 miles

Central Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt missing from prop shaft universal joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front battery loose.

Pass 28 Mar 2020 49,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 49,960 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 49,680 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

king pin slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2019 49,680 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

king pin slight play

Pass 4 May 2018 49,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 48,916 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2017 48,916 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 48,486 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2016 48,486 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2015 48,033 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 48,033 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 47,032 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 May 2013 46,330 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2013 46,330 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 45,870 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,870 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,525 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,233 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 41,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,942 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 39,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,780 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 31,780 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front draglink boots split

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,691 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 23,623 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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R994 YRV is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 YRV, 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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R994 YRV is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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