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S458 SDW

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,095 mi
Last recorded68,095 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 SDW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,095 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 68,072 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 63,065 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 63,091 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,367 miles

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,676 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,103 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 49,103 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,948 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,948 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,843 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 48,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,252 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 48,252 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,384 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)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

o/s front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 27 Jun 2012 47,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,506 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,588 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,761 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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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?

The MOT history for S458 SDW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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