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S65 UKJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,460 mi
Last recorded44,460 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 UKJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 44,460 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,053 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 44,015 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 20 KG (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,686 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 43,655 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,270 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Steering box shaft has slight movement

Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,936 miles

front king pin slight end float

offside rear light cluster fading

radiator is in poor condition

steering box shaft has slight movement

Fail 2 Aug 2016 42,936 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front king pin slight end float

offside rear light cluster fading

radiator is in poor condition

steering box shaft has slight movement

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,022 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,711 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front wheel bearing has slight play and slight wear

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,656 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,244 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 39,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,517 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,581 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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S65 UKJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S65 UKJ, 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 S65 UKJ registered?

S65 UKJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S65 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S65 UKJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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