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Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front lower sdhocker bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))
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))
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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.
Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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