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S514 UCL

1998 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,347 mi
Last recorded87,347 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 UCL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,347 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,821 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 86,815 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front kingpin (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,612 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 86,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 86,107 miles

Front headlamps starting to corrode, beam just within limits

Offside brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

Slight corrosion to offside rear hand brake cable

Pass 3 Nov 2012 85,629 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 85,609 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 84,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,923 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine coolant leak

some imbalance rear footbrake

Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine coolant leak

some imbalance rear footbrake

Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,862 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 77,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear handbrake levers sticking slightly

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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S514 UCL is a 1998 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S514 UCL, 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 S514 UCL registered?

S514 UCL is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S514 UCL safe to buy?

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