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S338 RNG

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

787 mi
Last recorded787 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 RNG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 787 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 222 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,995 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 44,981 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Gaitors on steering drag link perished

Headlamp main beam indicator inoperative

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,317 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 42,232 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,852 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 39,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 37,070 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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S338 RNG is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 38,538 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 S338 RNG, 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 27 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 S338 RNG registered?

S338 RNG is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S338 RNG safe to buy?

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