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S205 RUJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

15,333 mi
Last recorded15,333 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 RUJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,333 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2016 15,254 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 15,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting bracket insecure (7.1.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play to steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 15,086 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 15,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

fuel tank corroded

prop shaft seal leaking

smell of fuel no sign of leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,859 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

prop shaft seal leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2013 14,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

prop shaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,627 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

prop shaft seal leaking

strong smell of fuel but no visable leaks at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2012 14,627 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

prop shaft seal leaking

strong smell of fuel but no visable leaks at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,457 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 14,457 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,203 miles

movement in kingpin

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,884 miles

slight movement in kingpin

Fail 23 Sep 2009 13,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

slight movement in kingpin

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,436 miles

movement in steering box

Fail 3 Sep 2008 13,436 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

movement in steering box

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,898 miles

nsr handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,143 miles

front brake pipes surface corrosion

small chip in windscreen

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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S205 RUJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S205 RUJ, 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 S205 RUJ registered?

S205 RUJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S205 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 RUJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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