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S594 NUG

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,216 mi
Last recorded70,216 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 NUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 70,216 miles

Parking brake efficiency marginal.

Pass 19 May 2025 69,868 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 69,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency marginal

Pass 9 May 2024 69,566 miles

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

smoke from exhaust but not excessive

Fail 7 May 2024 69,564 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 May 2024 69,563 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of brake light (4.2.3 (c))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,666 miles

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

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

oil leak

play in kingpin

Fail 22 Mar 2019 65,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

play in kingpin

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,113 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering box worn

windscreen wiper worn

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,225 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,914 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,838 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust emitting smoke but not excessive

Fail 27 Feb 2007 49,682 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust emitting smoke but not excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2005 38,652 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2005 38,652 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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S594 NUG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S594 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.

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What year was S594 NUG registered?

S594 NUG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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