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R997 RVR

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,388 mi
Last recorded38,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 RVR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,388 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 38,386 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear And offside shock bushes perrish

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking

Pass 18 May 2017 37,680 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 10 May 2017 37,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dim dip only (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dim dip only (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 17 May 2016 36,332 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 34,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,077 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 33,071 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 31,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 28,983 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 26,614 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 23,051 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 22,061 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,464 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,853 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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R997 RVR is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R997 RVR, 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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R997 RVR is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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