MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,054 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight movement in steering column & dash
slight wear in king pin & thrust washers
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached tow ball attached to fibreglass body (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight movement in front king pin & thrust washers
slight movement in steering column & top bush
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
slight wear in king pin thrust washers
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake cable insecure hand brake adjusters loose (1.1.15 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp reflector seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
slight play in front king pin & thrust washers
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Centre Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower mounting bracket rusty & cracked (2.7.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear axle rusty, inc. 'U' bolt plates
Rusty underneath in places.
Wear in steering box.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Hazard warning lights switch faulty: needs fiddling with to operate.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake backplates rusty.
Rear shock absorbers' lower mounting brackets rusty.
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
N/s/r hazard lamp dim.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake backplates rusty.
Rear shock absorbers' lower mounting brackets rusty.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
O/S/R & FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED
Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
all brake backplates very rusty
n/s mirror cracked in serval places
Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all brake backplates very rusty
all tyres are very perished
n/s mirror cracked in serval places
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
N/s/r tyre perished.
Rear axle rusty.
Rusty underneath in places.
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
N/s/r tyre perished.
Rear axle rusty.
Rusty underneath in places.
front & n/s/r tyres are perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both engine mounts are broken
front & n/s/r tyres are perished
n/s/r brake cable anchorage is weak
Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
LH BRAKE CABLE IS FOULING EXHAUST & REAR ANCHORAGE BRACKET IS WEAK
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
LH BRAKE CABLE IS FOULING EXHAUST & REAR ANCHORAGE BRACKET IS WEAK
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/s/r wheel rusty.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/s/r wheel rusty.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
lh mirror is cracked
rh rear seat back securing bolts are loose
Brake stationary pin excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
l/h handbrake cable is fouling exhaust
lh mirror is cracked
rh rear seat back securing bolts are loose
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
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S385 RRL is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 S385 RRL, 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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S385 RRL is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 December 1998.
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