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S227 JSM

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,324 mi
Last recorded55,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 JSM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,030 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 54,013 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,681 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,083 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,285 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,588 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2010 43,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,020 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,462 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,024 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,520 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 30,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S227 JSM is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S227 JSM, 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

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What year was S227 JSM registered?

S227 JSM is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S227 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S227 JSM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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