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S451 AFB

1998 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,145 mi
Last recorded88,145 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 AFB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 88,145 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine emitting light blue smoke

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn smooth at the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slight lift in the king pin assembly

Presented without the rear seat assembly

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 88,145 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% lower effort at the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine emitting light blue smoke

Engine oil leak

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn smooth at the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slight lift in the king pin assembly

Presented without the rear seat assembly

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2025

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle weeping at nearside

Rear rearmost prop u/j worn.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2024 87,044 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front heavy body damage

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 87,044 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front heavy body damage

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,650 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front has body damage

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

slight play in prop u/j

Pass 24 Feb 2023 84,687 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front body damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear prop at uj worn

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,883 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm steering box rough (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaks, several

Fail 16 Nov 2021 82,848 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 mounts missing,1 mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure not located and fouling exhaust (1.1.15 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm steering box rough (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaks, several

Fail 19 Aug 2021 82,516 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Rear rear prop shaft uj excessively worn

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,642 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Lift within the king pin assembly (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Slight play within prop shaft universal joint

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough within the steering box (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 77,628 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Extinguishes when stop lamps operate (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected Brake fluid leaking from the front brake assembly (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal travel becoming long but has reserve travel

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Lift within the king pin assembly (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Slight play within prop shaft universal joint

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough within the steering box (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,664 miles

Slight lift/ play in king pin assembly

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 73,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight interaction on both tail lamps

Slight lift/ play in king pin assembly

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,292 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in the steering box

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

Fail 8 May 2017 69,996 miles

Front Suspension arm fractured integral brace (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight distortion to hub assembly

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

Slight play in the steering box

Pass 17 May 2016 66,731 miles

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

Slight play at steering box out put shaft

Fail 16 May 2016 66,727 miles

Front Suspension arm fractured diagonal brace (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Slight play at steering box out put shaft

Pass 20 May 2015 63,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play within the steering box

Fail 13 May 2015 63,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play within the steering box

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 59,828 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,309 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,025 miles

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

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 56,025 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front track rod rubber split

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Apr 2009 54,910 miles

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 May 2008 52,967 miles

bottom of rear seat insecure

Fail 1 May 2008 52,963 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

bottom of rear seat insecure

Pass 4 May 2007 49,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,933 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 48,021 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 48,021 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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S451 AFB is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S451 AFB, 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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S451 AFB is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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