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S202 KRB

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,569 mi
Last recorded48,569 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 KRB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 48,569 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 48,568 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 47,087 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,908 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 46,908 miles

Direction indicator not working FRONT (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative FRONT (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,567 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded RUBBER FUEL PIPES GETTING TIRED AND CLIPS RUSTING ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP COLUMN BUSH (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 46,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 46,052 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 46,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,893 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 45,893 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,708 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,111 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,773 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,807 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,065 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,120 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,867 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

steering box on max free play

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,724 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 33,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,524 miles

slight kick in steering box

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,713 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 27,713 miles

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

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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S202 KRB is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S202 KRB, 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 S202 KRB registered?

S202 KRB is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S202 KRB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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