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S528 ATA

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

64,360 mi
Last recorded64,360 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 ATA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

king pin has slight play

oil leaks from engine and rear axle

Fail 6 Jan 2025 64,332 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

oil leaks from engine and rear axle

slight play in king pin

Pass 2 Jan 2024 63,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front lift on king pin

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

Fail 14 Dec 2023 63,031 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative switch faulty (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front lift on king pin

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 16 Dec 2022 61,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to front flexy slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in kingpin.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,549 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to front flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap rubber deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/R + N/S/R seatbelt anchor corroded.

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 53,419 miles

Kingpin slight play

O/S/R + N/S/R seatbelt mount slight corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,409 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S/R + N/S/R seatbelt mount slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,676 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

O/S/R + N/S/R seat belt mount slight corrosion.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 43,558 miles

Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened 'A' frame corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

O/S/R + N/S/R seat belt mount slight corrosion.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,076 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 39,076 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,662 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,574 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 20,961 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,590 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 14,590 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,534 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,855 miles

trackrod rubber split

Fail 12 Jul 2011 7,855 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

trackrod rubber split

Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,386 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 6,384 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 5,585 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 5,585 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 switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2008 5,414 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 5,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 5,135 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 5,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 4,741 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 4,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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S528 ATA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 S528 ATA, 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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S528 ATA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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