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S460 AFB

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,259 mi
Last recorded62,259 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 AFB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,259 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 62,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,478 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 59,478 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 56,015 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 56,015 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 50,282 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 50,282 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,067 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 46,065 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,051 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 44,046 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 42,192 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,503 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 40,502 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,475 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,762 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,055 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 28,055 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,830 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 24,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 22,136 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 19,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,552 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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S460 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 60%.

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 S460 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 S460 AFB registered?

S460 AFB is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S460 AFB safe to buy?

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