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S314 BWC

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,116 mi
Last recorded48,116 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 BWC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,116 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front steering arm front joint boot (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,996 miles

underbody underseald

Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,968 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,568 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 47,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,277 miles

O/S door mirror lens cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2009 44,262 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

O/S door mirror lens cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,938 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,339 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 34,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,756 miles

O/S/R/ tyre sidewall slightly perished

Slight lift in king-pin

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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S314 BWC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S314 BWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S314 BWC registered?

S314 BWC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 December 1998.

Is S314 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S314 BWC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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