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S52 RRJ

1998 Reliant Robin LX

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,654 mi
Last recorded48,654 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin LX34,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 RRJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2007 48,654 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

both front rubber engine mountings and both rubber gear box mountings adrift danger that power unit will drop out of car

heavy mechanical noise from engine

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,584 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 45,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 38,206 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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S52 RRJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,179 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S52 RRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S52 RRJ registered?

S52 RRJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 20 September 1998.

Is S52 RRJ safe to buy?

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