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S583 ENV

1998 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,641 mi
Last recorded69,641 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 ENV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 69,641 miles

Central Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 69,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Central Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,273 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 21 Mar 2017 68,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 65,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear brake low reading

Pass 23 May 2014 60,616 miles

near side rear tyre perished within tread

Fail 12 May 2014 60,554 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake slight bind

near side rear tyre perished within tread

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,429 miles

Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak

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

exhaust smoke level on top limit

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,243 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

advise engine mounts broken

Fail 25 Nov 2009 43,918 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,918 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,497 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 39,473 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 35,470 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,929 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 30,692 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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S583 ENV is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S583 ENV, 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 S583 ENV registered?

S583 ENV is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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