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S280 BFW

1998 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,736 mi
Last recorded34,736 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 BFW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 34,736 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 34,691 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,237 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 34,237 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,132 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 31,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 31,243 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced all indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,179 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,843 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,938 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 28,938 miles

Centre Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 26,577 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,365 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,107 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 24,101 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,332 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 22,328 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,963 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 19,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 18,069 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate deteriorated

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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S280 BFW is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S280 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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S280 BFW is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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