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S470 CRP

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,085 mi
Last recorded22,085 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 CRP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 22,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,637 miles

"free-play" in steering box.

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

deterioration of nearside headlamp.

movement at steering column.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 19,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

"free-play" in steering box.

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

deterioration of nearside headlamp.

movement at steering column.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 19,541 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

advise nsr handbrake cable distorted advise replacement

advise nsr parking brake performance is lower than osr

advise osf engine mounting loose

Pass 19 Jun 2007 17,631 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 16,578 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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S470 CRP is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S470 CRP, 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 S470 CRP registered?

S470 CRP is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S470 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 CRP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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