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S578 FTA

1998 Reliant Robin

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,731 mi
Last recorded56,731 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 FTA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 56,731 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,647 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 56,359 miles

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

Front engine oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s to n/s brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,371 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,203 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes becoming worn

Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,973 miles

both rear tyres are becoming perrished

only just visible beam pattern on headlights

slight imballance on rear brakes

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,854 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,778 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,647 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,528 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,112 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes becoming worn

slight play in king pin

Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,586 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 53,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,820 miles

drivers anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

slight play in king pin

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,993 miles

rear anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

Fail 17 Jan 2011 51,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,242 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,728 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 47,566 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,081 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,150 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,354 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 27,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 FTA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

S578 FTA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S578 FTA safe to buy?

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