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S486 RWC

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,419 mi
Last recorded2,419 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 RWC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 2,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 291 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 250 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,074 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,558 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,361 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

track rod has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,957 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 35,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

SUSPECT FUEL TANK LEAKING

Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,690 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 34,636 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S486 RWC is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S486 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 S486 RWC registered?

S486 RWC is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S486 RWC safe to buy?

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