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S236 ARC

1998 Reliant Robin LX

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,354 mi
Last recorded27,354 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin LX34,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 ARC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 27,354 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 27,282 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly chaffed. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 27,282 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired sized //stiff to turn ... (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittent...!!! (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rectified. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cable at axle mounting point deteriorated.. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly chaffed. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 26,293 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both NS & OS corroded but secure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 26,267 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both NS & OS corroded but secure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,677 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2008 25,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,422 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 25,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 19,348 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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S236 ARC is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,179 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S236 ARC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S236 ARC is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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