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S482 RWC

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

78,176 mi
Last recorded78,176 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 RWC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 78,176 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 75,609 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 75,569 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 72,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 68,880 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 68,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 67,965 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 67,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,774 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,591 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,892 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,578 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,501 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,640 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,180 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,208 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,538 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,479 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,717 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,390 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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S482 RWC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S482 RWC, 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 S482 RWC registered?

S482 RWC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S482 RWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S482 RWC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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