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S456 AFB

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,071 mi
Last recorded75,071 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 AFB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 75,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 74,946 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 67,912 miles

slight play king pin and steering box

Fail 19 Oct 2024 67,761 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

slight play king pin and steering box

Pass 11 Nov 2023 60,863 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,072 miles

slight play king pin

slight play steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,695 miles

some wear to king pin

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,716 miles

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

slight play in kingpin/bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,967 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wheel bearing noisy

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,309 miles

some play in steering box

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,910 miles

some play in steering box

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,853 miles

some play in steering box

Pass 27 Feb 2014 5,327 miles

some play in steering box

Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,898 miles

hand brake stiff

n/s headlamp corroded

some corrosion to brake pipes

some play in king pin

steering stiff

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,474 miles

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

hand brake stiff

Fail 27 Feb 2012 88,474 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hand brake stiff

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,758 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,497 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 70,497 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,748 miles

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

steering link joint boots split

Fail 3 Mar 2009 60,745 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering link joint boots split

Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,757 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 52,757 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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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S456 AFB is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S456 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S456 AFB registered?

S456 AFB is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S456 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S456 AFB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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