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NCF 805S

1998 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

37,729 mi
Last recorded37,729 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCF 805S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 37,729 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 37,729 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 37,729 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 37,722 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 37,722 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 37,408 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 37,407 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,346 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 37,346 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 37,195 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 37,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,513 miles

rear axle noisy

Fail 10 Jun 2019 36,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,714 miles

handbrake effort

rear seat missing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,358 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,630 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside mirror condition

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 29 Oct 2014 25,630 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside mirror condition

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,988 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,636 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,135 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,957 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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NCF 805S is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NCF 805S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCF 805S registered?

NCF 805S is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is NCF 805S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCF 805S shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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