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S492 CTV

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

57,669 mi
Last recorded57,669 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 CTV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,669 miles

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,659 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering box

both engine mountings and gearbox mountings badly split and broken

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,645 miles

oil leaks

slight back lash in steering box

Fail 3 Nov 2015 62,495 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter/pipes (7.2.3)

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

oil leaks

slight back lash in steering box

Pass 5 Nov 2014 56,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 56,463 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,718 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 54,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,886 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 52,871 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,015 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 50,996 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,169 miles

nearside rear hand and foot brake readings slightly low

surface rust to front suspension arm

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,231 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,155 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in king pin

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear prop shaft uj worn

Fail 25 Sep 2008 45,248 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear prop shaft uj worn

slight play in front wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,558 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 42,550 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

engine mounting broke

Fail 11 Sep 2006 39,274 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,274 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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S492 CTV is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S492 CTV, 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 S492 CTV registered?

S492 CTV is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S492 CTV safe to buy?

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