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S708 FWY

1999 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

14,555 mi
Last recorded14,555 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 FWY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 14,555 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded badly

front wishbone corroded badly

Fail 28 Sep 2017 14,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded badly

front wishbone corroded badly

Pass 10 Oct 2016 11,345 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 11,288 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 5,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,879 miles

freeplay in front king pin

freeplay in front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Oct 2013 94,413 miles

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

freeplay in front king pin

oil leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,413 miles

freeplay in front king pin

oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,533 miles

offside rear brake binding on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 87,528 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

handbrake lever very stiff

offside rear brake binding on

Fail 10 Oct 2011 79,879 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear lamp fading

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,879 miles

offside rear lamp fading

Fail 18 Oct 2010 73,212 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear hubs leaking

exhaust very rusty and weak

front hub tie bar very rusty and weak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,212 miles

both rear hubs leaking

exhaust very rusty and weak

front hub tie bar very rusty and weak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,725 miles

smokes badly

Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,679 miles

nearside handbrake very low on performance

nearside headlamp full of water

rear anti roll bar bushes worn badly

Pass 26 Oct 2007 60,652 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,702 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 47,039 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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S708 FWY is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 38,538 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 S708 FWY, 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 27 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S708 FWY registered?

S708 FWY is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S708 FWY safe to buy?

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