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S537 VOA

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

30,532 mi
Last recorded30,532 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 VOA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 30,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,614 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 23,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 May 2013 18,254 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 7 May 2013 18,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,595 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 17,593 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,518 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 14,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 11,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,179 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,253 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 8,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 5,308 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 5,308 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S537 VOA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S537 VOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S537 VOA registered?

S537 VOA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S537 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S537 VOA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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