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S35 BEC

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,588 mi
Last recorded49,588 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 BEC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,588 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,588 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,147 miles

advise front tyre worn to near limit

advise sump corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2010 48,147 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise front tyre worn to near limit

advise sump corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,434 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 46,434 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

advise replacement of front number plate

advise slight play in king pin

advise trackrod end gaitors split

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,270 miles

advise replacement of number plates

Fail 22 Apr 2008 43,270 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise replacement of number plates

Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,800 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 39,800 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise budget repair to exhaust down pipe but not blowing at time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2006 35,665 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise clutch pivot siezed

advise osr shock absorber is corroded advise replacement

adviseexhaust is corroded advise replacement

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,665 miles

advise clutch pivot siezed

advise osr shock absorber is corroded advise replacement

adviseexhaust is corroded advise replacement

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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S35 BEC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S35 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.

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S35 BEC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S35 BEC safe to buy?

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