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S331 SJA

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,674 mi
Last recorded31,674 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 SJA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 31,674 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,561 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 29,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,526 miles

Front brake back plate excessively corroded, Outer edge has become detached

Front tyre inner wall deterioted/splitting

No reverse lights

Slight play in front Kingpin

Fail 21 Apr 2015 27,526 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake back plate excessively corroded, Outer edge has become detached

Front tyre inner wall deterioted/splitting

No reverse lights

Slight play in front Kingpin

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,488 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 25,488 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,892 miles

slight play front kingpin

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,246 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 22,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,236 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 19,030 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,738 miles

exhaust rear mounting torn & split

Fail 16 Apr 2009 17,738 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

exhaust rear mounting torn & split

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,500 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 13,500 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S331 SJA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S331 SJA, 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 S331 SJA registered?

S331 SJA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S331 SJA safe to buy?

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