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S418 UGV

1998 Reliant Robin LX

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,333 mi
Last recorded67,333 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin LX34,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 UGV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,333 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 63,351 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,266 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,836 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 45,990 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,602 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

handbrake linkage repaired

Fail 26 Nov 2009 36,940 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

handbrake linkage repaired

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,429 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,680 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,801 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 27,690 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2005 23,981 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 23,859 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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S418 UGV is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S418 UGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S418 UGV registered?

S418 UGV is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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