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S271 LRY

1998 Reliant Robin LX

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,284 mi
Last recorded87,284 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin LX34,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 LRY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2024 87,284 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,491 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 85,176 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,280 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 84,280 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 83,310 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 83,277 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,431 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 81,431 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2018 78,787 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 78,787 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,762 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,927 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,049 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 69,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,487 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,267 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,815 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,741 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,853 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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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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S271 LRY is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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