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S140 HGC

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,878 mi
Last recorded99,878 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 HGC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 98,719 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability excess play in king pin (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,184 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 89,183 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down whole of dash loose moving up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,320 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,473 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 78,369 miles

Fuel pipe insecure rear pipe loose and catching rear flexi hose (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,111 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear passenger seats missing. ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 67,111 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Incorrect colour, showing white light. (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear passenger seats missing. ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,467 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 57,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 57,373 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,373 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,020 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,705 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front suspension arm bush at wheel hub slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2012 43,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front suspension arm bush at wheel hub slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,097 miles

advise battery insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,902 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 31,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,347 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 27,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 24,725 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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S140 HGC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S140 HGC, 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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What year was S140 HGC registered?

S140 HGC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S140 HGC safe to buy?

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