MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel tank corroded
slight play at front wheel
slight play rear prop u/j
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres cracked and perished
fuel tank corroded
slight play detected at front wheel
slight play rear propshaft u/j
Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres cracked and perished
fuel tank corroded
slight play detected at front wheel
slight play rear propshaft u/j
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened web corroded (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and front (3.6.B.2c)
front lower shock absorber mounting corroded
fuel tank corroded
rear tyres perished and cracked
slight play detected at front wheel
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S252 TPU is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S252 TPU, 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 S252 TPU registered?
S252 TPU is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 September 1998.
Is S252 TPU safe to buy?
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