MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front suspension arm corroded
Rear exhaust corroded
Slight lift on front king pin on steering
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front suspension arm corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust corroded
Slight lift on front king pin on steering
hand brake just met requirements (recomend attention)
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
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S281 BFW is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 S281 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 S281 BFW registered?
S281 BFW is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 November 1998.
Is S281 BFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S281 BFW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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