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S485 RWC

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

34,540 mi
Last recorded34,540 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 RWC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 34,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 24,462 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 24,354 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 16,444 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 16,431 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 10,386 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 10,321 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 10,321 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 10,228 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded SHORT METAL PIPE ON HUB (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded CROSS AXLE METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 10,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded SHORT METAL PIPE ON HUB (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded CROSS AXLE METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 9,827 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 9,827 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 9,252 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 9,252 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 8,488 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 8,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 7,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

dust covers to tie bar in steering both torn

slight play to cross shalf of steering box

Pass 31 Oct 2012 7,899 miles

Oil leak

dust covers to tie bar in steering both torn

slight play to cross shalf of steering box

Pass 30 Oct 2011 7,365 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 7,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 6,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 6,797 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 6,356 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 6,356 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,855 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 5,855 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 5,421 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 5,421 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 5,018 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 5,018 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 4,472 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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S485 RWC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 S485 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S485 RWC registered?

S485 RWC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S485 RWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S485 RWC shows 31 tests with a 54.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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