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S388 LRA

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,145 mi
Last recorded70,145 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 LRA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 70,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Aug 2022 69,550 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel part of duel circuit brakes not operating correctly (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight wear on king pin & bushes (replacement advised) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,992 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Gearbox mount/support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight play/movement in front king-pin

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,390 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension (A) frame beginning to corrode (Attention soon required) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 61,390 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension (A) frame beginning to corrode (Attention soon required) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,667 miles

Front king pin has slight movement in bushes

Fail 18 Jul 2019 59,654 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm front & rear balljoint dust covers split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front king pin has slight movement in bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,776 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front king pin has slight sideways & vertical movement

Fail 12 Jul 2018 57,728 miles

Brake cable damaged cable rusty & frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front king pin has slight sideways & vertical movement

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,395 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush kingpin has slight movement on bush & bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front tyre has slight fatigue cracks in sidewalls

Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Rear tyres have fatigue cracks in sidewalls

steering box has slight movement on shaft joining drop arm

Fail 18 Aug 2017 56,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush kingpin has slight movement on bush & bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Rear tyres have fatigue cracks in sidewalls

steering box has slight movement on shaft joining drop arm

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,823 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,747 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 50,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside handbrake lever stiff (freed off)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,982 miles

Offside handbrake lever stiff (freed off)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,454 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 50,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,131 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,130 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,105 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,504 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 40,109 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 40,109 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S388 LRA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S388 LRA, 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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S388 LRA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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