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S402 VOA

1998 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,978 mi
Last recorded57,978 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS402 VOA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 57,978 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 55,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 55,599 miles

slight play in steering kingpin

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,546 miles

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2015 55,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,131 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear hub oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,059 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 40,668 miles

slight play steering box

Fail 30 May 2012 40,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play steering box

Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,644 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 23,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,594 miles

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

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

both rear tyre wall,s starting to deteriate

front tyre wall starting to deteriate

Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,919 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 18,438 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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S402 VOA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S402 VOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S402 VOA registered?

S402 VOA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S402 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S402 VOA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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