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S731 KOD

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,245 mi
Last recorded54,245 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 KOD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 54,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

VERY DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE GEAR

Fail 9 Jul 2025 54,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

VERY DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE GEAR

Pass 19 Apr 2024 54,154 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 54,084 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 53,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2021 53,509 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,204 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,482 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 51,461 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,338 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,721 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,999 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,316 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,936 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,596 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 31,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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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S731 KOD is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S731 KOD, 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 S731 KOD registered?

S731 KOD is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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