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S276 BFW

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,650 mi
Last recorded53,650 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 BFW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,650 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2011 45,548 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in front wheel bearing and king pin

Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,924 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,778 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

some play in kingpin attention soon

Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,137 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,029 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,760 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 23,967 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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S276 BFW is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S276 BFW, 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 S276 BFW registered?

S276 BFW is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S276 BFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S276 BFW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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