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S460 SDW

1998 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,287 mi
Last recorded44,287 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 SDW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,287 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 44,283 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,075 miles

Poor beam images from both headlights

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,850 miles

Front tyre worn low on edges

OSR Tyre worn low

Pinion oil seal leaking

Rubber fuel pipe at filter starting to split

Slight play in front king pin

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,945 miles

has slight play in steering box

Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,945 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

has slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,995 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 32,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting ns & os split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 29,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 26,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,452 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,207 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,399 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 SDW is a 1998 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S460 SDW registered?

S460 SDW is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S460 SDW safe to buy?

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