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S581 RET

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,763 mi
Last recorded83,763 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 RET
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 83,763 miles

fuel tank corroded.

nearside rear wheel hub oil leak.

Fail 19 May 2010 83,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel hub oil leak.

fuel tank corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,279 miles

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

nearside rear hub leaking diff oil.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,798 miles

nearside rear hub has a oil leak .

Fail 28 Apr 2008 63,798 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear hub has a oil leak .

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,084 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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S581 RET is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S581 RET, 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 S581 RET registered?

S581 RET is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S581 RET safe to buy?

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