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S73 WEX

1998 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,585 mi
Last recorded52,585 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 WEX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,585 miles

play in king pin

slight play in track rod

Fail 9 Feb 2015 52,575 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

play in king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,096 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in king pin

slioght play in steering box

Fail 20 Jan 2014 43,028 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in king pin

slioght play in steering box

Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,595 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

o/s rear hub seal leaking

rear tyres perished

slight play in king pin

Fail 23 Jan 2013 34,368 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

o/s rear hub seal leaking

rear tyres perished

slight play in king pin

Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,956 miles

o/s/f engine mount broken

Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,448 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,689 miles

o/s headlight image could be better

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,372 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 20,372 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight surface corrosion rear brake pipes.unable to open back hatch.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,942 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 19,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak nearside rear hub

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,311 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 19,310 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 18,871 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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S73 WEX is a 1998 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S73 WEX, 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 S73 WEX registered?

S73 WEX is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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