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S596 NUG

1998 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,083 mi
Last recorded57,083 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 NUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,083 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front HEAD LAMP HAS CONDENSATION

STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 9 Nov 2016 56,910 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Central Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front HEAD LAMP HAS CONDENSATION

STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,644 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Centre Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 50,644 miles

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

Centre Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake cable insecure cable snapped (3.5.1d)

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

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

Centre Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Centre Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,935 miles

Slight play front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,772 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 42,772 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 41,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,571 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 40,560 miles

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,370 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 39,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 38,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,798 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 36,429 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2007 36,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 35,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 33,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

has slight wear in king pin and bushes

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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S596 NUG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S596 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 S596 NUG registered?

S596 NUG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S596 NUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S596 NUG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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