MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting side light (4.3.3 (b))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside 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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front fog lamp lens broken
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front fog lamp lens broken
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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S458 SDW is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 S458 SDW, 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 S458 SDW registered?
S458 SDW is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 August 1998.
Is S458 SDW safe to buy?
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