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S165 JLJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,029 mi
Last recorded72,029 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 JLJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,029 miles

advise:front shock absorber,top mount corroding.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,860 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 63,860 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,867 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 58,855 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,430 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 52,414 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

advise: slight play in steering box.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,047 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 47,047 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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S165 JLJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S165 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.

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What year was S165 JLJ registered?

S165 JLJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S165 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S165 JLJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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