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S578 DNJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,763 mi
Last recorded44,763 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 DNJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 44,763 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front king pin play/worn

Front steering ball joint dust cover split

Rear seats missing at time of test

oil leak rear diff area

Pass 18 Oct 2023 39,801 miles

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

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust emits blue smoke.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front swing arm rear inner bush deteriorated.

O/S/R Tyre perished and split.

Rear differential oil leaks.

Smell of fuel at tank area. No leak found at time of test.

Fail 12 Oct 2023 39,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust emits blue smoke.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front swing arm rear inner bush deteriorated.

O/S/R Tyre perished and split.

Rear differential oil leaks.

Smell of fuel at tank area. No leak found at time of test.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 39,450 miles

Offside wing mirror damaged

front brake back plate and brake pipe corroded

front steering hub /kingpin some play

Fail 26 Nov 2021 39,450 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake back plate and brake pipe corroded

Front steering hub /king pin some play

Offside wing mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,061 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

signs of standing

Fail 27 Nov 2020 39,061 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 38,847 miles

Offside Front fog lamp deteriorated

Offside wing mirror slight damage

headlight switch fragile

Pass 11 Dec 2018 36,965 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 36,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 36,907 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,602 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,251 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 36,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 33,884 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside parking brake rather lower performance

Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,678 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering box condition

washers operation

Fail 9 Jan 2014 32,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering box condition

washers operation

Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,570 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,456 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,397 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,000 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,596 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,221 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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S578 DNJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S578 DNJ, 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 S578 DNJ registered?

S578 DNJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S578 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S578 DNJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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