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S592 NUG

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,114 mi
Last recorded62,114 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS592 NUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 62,114 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 62,049 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres slightly perished

Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,665 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 60,903 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,504 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 51,401 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 51,401 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,927 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 45,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,095 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,312 miles

Central Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Rear park brake cable fouling exhaust

Fail 2 Mar 2017 38,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Central Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Rear park brake cable fouling exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,060 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 38,056 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,422 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 37,422 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 37,420 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,785 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 36,785 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight play in king pin

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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S592 NUG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S592 NUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S592 NUG registered?

S592 NUG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S592 NUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S592 NUG shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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