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S523 UCL

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,002 mi
Last recorded61,002 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 UCL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,002 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,839 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Non obligatory front fog light not working, nearside

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,723 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,548 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 58,548 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,386 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,026 miles

2 rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

2 rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,827 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,648 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 51,648 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,905 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 48,999 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,990 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,559 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 40,529 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 38,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,727 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 27,727 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,707 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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S523 UCL is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S523 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 S523 UCL registered?

S523 UCL is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S523 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 UCL shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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