MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?
Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S271 LRY is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 S271 LRY, 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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What year was S271 LRY registered?
S271 LRY is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 1 December 1998.
Is S271 LRY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S271 LRY shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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