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S753 RFU

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,644 mi
Last recorded79,644 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 RFU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 79,644 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 79,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,395 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front lower sdhocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,116 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 79,116 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,944 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 78,944 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,948 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,792 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 76,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 74,588 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,825 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,001 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 72,943 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 70,745 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,305 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 70,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Tape wrapped around rear anti-roll bar.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,880 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 69,879 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,457 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 69,426 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,104 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 68,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,395 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 66,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 62,120 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 62,120 miles

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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S753 RFU is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S753 RFU, 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 S753 RFU registered?

S753 RFU is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S753 RFU safe to buy?

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