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S597 NUG

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,808 mi
Last recorded48,808 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 NUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Uplift in king pin

both engine mountings split

Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL AND WATER LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,390 miles

oil leaks from gearbox and rear axle

Fail 27 Oct 2015 48,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leaks from gearbox and rear axle

Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,113 miles

exhaust front pipe securing bracket missing

front tyre worn on o/s shoulder

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewalls

Fail 15 Oct 2014 48,111 miles

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

exhaust front pipe securing bracket missing

front tyre worn on o/s shoulder

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,876 miles

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

Near side rear tyre has perished side walls

Oil leak

V belt cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,511 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 47,494 miles

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

Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,022 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 46,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,733 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 46,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant leak at manifold

handbrake cables dry.

off side rear tyre aged/cracked and tread getting low.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,123 miles

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

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

coolant leak at manifold

handbrake cables dry.

off side rear tyre aged/cracked and tread getting low.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,302 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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S597 NUG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S597 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 S597 NUG registered?

S597 NUG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 October 1998.

Is S597 NUG safe to buy?

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