MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside halfshaft oil seal weeping
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside halfshaft oil seal weeping
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ends (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both rear half shaft oil seals weeping
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R998 PWR is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R998 PWR, 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 R998 PWR registered?
R998 PWR is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 December 1997.
Is R998 PWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R998 PWR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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