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TWW 998W

1981 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,993 mi
Last recorded77,993 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWW 998W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 77,993 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 74,074 miles

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable front kingpin slight wear (2.1.3 (c) (i))

earth wire catching exhaust

Fail 29 Apr 2019 74,043 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative switch not lit up (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable front kingpin slight wear (2.1.3 (c) (i))

earth wire catching exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,382 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

rear prop u/j worn

Fail 12 Jul 2017 73,382 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

rear prop u/j worn

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,115 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 72,095 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement x 2 (3.5.1k)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,905 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015

Centre Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 May 2005 70,514 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 70,514 miles

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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TWW 998W is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 46,890 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 TWW 998W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TWW 998W registered?

TWW 998W is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 April 1981.

Is TWW 998W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWW 998W shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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