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S584 RET

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS584 RET
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 57,496 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 57,496 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened A frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front king pin thrust worn slight play

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower shock absorber bolts spaced out

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

battery security

blue smoke emitted from exhaust under acceleration

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,494 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 57,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,497 miles

slight play in front king pin

Pass 25 May 2012 56,255 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 56,235 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 52,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 47,684 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,300 miles

alternater belt is loose , slight play in steering box

Pass 30 May 2008 38,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,292 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 34,291 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,372 miles

rear brake pipe showing sign of corrosion clean and grease as csoon as possable

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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S584 RET is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S584 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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S584 RET is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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