1998 Reliant Robin 0.8L Petrol · R994 CKO
1998 Reliant Robin (0.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 32,630 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT ROBIN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R994 CKO Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 32,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R994 CKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Reliant Robin (R994 CKO) between July 2007 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
R994 CKO Mileage History
- 10/07/200722,953 mi
- 10/07/200722,953 mi
- 25/06/200824,783 mi+1,830 mi
- 06/10/200926,043 mi+1,260 mi
- 06/10/200926,043 mi
- 18/02/201026,594 mi+551 mi
- 18/02/201026,594 mi
- 11/05/201128,057 mi+1,463 mi
- 01/08/201239,048 mi+10,991 mi
- 14/08/201229,076 mi-9,972 mi
- 06/08/201329,650 mi+574 mi
- 09/08/201329,659 mi+9 mi
- 05/09/201429,975 mi+316 mi
- 10/09/201530,820 mi+845 mi
- 21/10/201631,010 mi+190 mi
- 17/11/201731,091 mi+81 mi
- 09/12/201731,103 mi+12 mi
- 27/04/201931,142 mi+39 mi
- 21/11/202031,303 mi+161 mi
- 21/11/202031,303 mi
- 22/11/202131,320 mi+17 mi
- 25/03/202231,320 mi
- 14/04/202331,364 mi+44 mi
- 25/04/202331,364 mi
- 27/10/202532,630 mi+1,266 mi
Average of roughly 529 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Reliant Reliant Robin
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: RELIANT ROBIN
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Aluminium Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Failure(Moderate)
Reliant's bespoke 748cc and 848cc all-aluminium overhead valve engines feature wet cylinder liners and an alloy cylinder head. If owners neglect the corrosion-inhibiting coolant mixture or let the radiator silt up, electrolytic corrosion attacks the head face and water jackets. This leads to cylinder head warpage and blown head gaskets, allowing combustion gases into the cooling jacket and coolant into the sump oil.
- Single Front Wheel Kingpin and Headstock Bush Wear(Moderate)
The single front wheel configuration places all lateral steering forces and front braking loads through a single front suspension arm, kingpin, and steering headstock. The brass bushes and kingpins require periodic grease gun servicing every 1,000 to 3,000 miles. Neglected lubrication causes rapid ovality wear, inducing severe front-end steering shudder, vague directional stability, and uneven tyre wear.
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- Aluminium Engine Cylinder Head Gasket FailureModerate
Reliant's bespoke 748cc and 848cc all-aluminium overhead valve engines feature wet cylinder liners and an alloy cylinder head. If owners neglect the corrosion-inhibiting coolant mixture or let the radiator silt up, electrolytic corrosion attacks the head face and water jackets. This leads to cylinder head warpage and blown head gaskets, allowing combustion gases into the cooling jacket and coolant into the sump oil.
- Single Front Wheel Kingpin and Headstock Bush WearModerate
The single front wheel configuration places all lateral steering forces and front braking loads through a single front suspension arm, kingpin, and steering headstock. The brass bushes and kingpins require periodic grease gun servicing every 1,000 to 3,000 miles. Neglected lubrication causes rapid ovality wear, inducing severe front-end steering shudder, vague directional stability, and uneven tyre wear.
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