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S231 DOJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,899 mi
Last recorded58,899 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 DOJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 58,899 miles

slight lift and ware in steering king pin...

Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 54,550 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 48,974 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside head light slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,598 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 46,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering column top mounting bracket insecure Dash (2.1.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,609 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 43,609 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,882 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,868 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 37,868 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,301 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 37,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,332 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,681 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,933 miles

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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S231 DOJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S231 DOJ, 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 S231 DOJ registered?

S231 DOJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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