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S361 TAW

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,104 mi
Last recorded5,104 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS361 TAW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 5,104 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 5,104 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 4,462 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front shock absorber has little damping effect

Fail 3 Jun 2013 95,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 85,582 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 9 May 2012 85,582 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,353 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,828 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,977 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 75,977 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,855 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,136 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 63,136 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,065 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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S361 TAW is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S361 TAW, 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 S361 TAW registered?

S361 TAW is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S361 TAW safe to buy?

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