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S685 DNJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,368 mi
Last recorded53,368 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 DNJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 53,368 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 53,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 52,918 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 52,918 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,365 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,365 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,613 miles

fog light switch operation

handbrake effort

kingpin worn

Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,649 miles

kingpin worn

nearside handbrake

Fail 28 Oct 2015 48,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

kingpin worn

nearside handbrake

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,559 miles

kingpin slight wear

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

kingpin slight wear

Pass 5 Nov 2012 27,986 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 21,743 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 7,464 miles

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

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

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

rear no plate deteriated but still readable

Fail 20 Oct 2009 7,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear no plate deteriated but still readable

Pass 27 Oct 2008 388 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 385 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 93,576 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Nov 2006 86,889 miles

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

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

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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S685 DNJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S685 DNJ, 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 S685 DNJ registered?

S685 DNJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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