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S34 BEC

1998 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,202 mi
Last recorded42,202 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 BEC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,202 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 42,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,166 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 41,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,264 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,358 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 37,350 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,914 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,683 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,915 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 26,866 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,390 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 24,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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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S34 BEC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S34 BEC, 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

How do I check the history of S34 BEC?

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What year was S34 BEC registered?

S34 BEC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S34 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S34 BEC shows 15 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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