CarVerify

Free Car Check

S164 JLJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,363 mi
Last recorded79,363 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 JLJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,363 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 79,363 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front stub pin slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,622 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 78,619 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,226 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 78,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,431 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 77,431 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,480 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 76,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,263 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,263 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,135 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 74,113 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,314 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,521 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,935 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 67,874 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,382 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 62,350 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,443 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 50,363 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering box sector shaft

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
Full Reliant Robin reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S164 JLJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S164 JLJ, 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

How do I check the history of S164 JLJ?

You can check the full history of S164 JLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S164 JLJ registered?

S164 JLJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S164 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S164 JLJ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S164 JLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S164 JLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.