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S605 CWV

1998 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,246 mi
Last recorded46,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 CWV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 46,246 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,298 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 45,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb connecter transposed (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Switchgear loose

Rear prop shaft uj badly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,111 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,145 miles

dipswitch operation poor

front tyre worn

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,666 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012
Fail 8 Aug 2012 33,071 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,628 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,669 miles

service brake pedal travel rather long

Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,651 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 21,893 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,893 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,465 miles

rear brake balance poor †steering ball joint gaiters split

Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,720 miles

BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS HAVE SPLIT RUBBER GAITERS

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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S605 CWV is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S605 CWV, 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 S605 CWV registered?

S605 CWV is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S605 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 CWV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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