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S55 ONS

1998 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,318 mi
Last recorded23,318 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 ONS
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2013 23,318 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise fuel cap seal slight perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,318 miles

advise fuel cap seal slight perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,297 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,728 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,837 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,858 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 14,848 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,367 miles

both front headlamp reflectors getting dull. front "a "frame and shocker rusting

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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S55 ONS is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S55 ONS, 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 S55 ONS registered?

S55 ONS is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S55 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 ONS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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