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S38 YOG

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

52,419 mi
Last recorded52,419 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 YOG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,419 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,958 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,386 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

n/s/r park brake cable outer sheath melted on exhaust

slight bulge in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r park brake cable outer sheath melted on exhaust

slight bulge in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,846 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 46,846 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 44,418 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,291 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 40,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear axil leak

slight play king pins

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,986 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front track rod,both end joint covers split

Fail 11 Sep 2006 34,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 32,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

nail in tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

oil leak nearside rear hub seal

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Sep 2005 32,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

INTERIOR MIRROR ADRIFT

OIL LEAK NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

nail in tyre

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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S38 YOG 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 53.3%.

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 S38 YOG, 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 S38 YOG registered?

S38 YOG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S38 YOG safe to buy?

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