MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
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))
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))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension (A) frame beginning to corrode (Attention soon required) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Front king pin has slight movement in bushes
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
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front king pin has slight sideways & vertical movement
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
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Offside handbrake lever stiff (freed off)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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