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S879 RWE

1998 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,127 mi
Last recorded24,127 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 RWE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,127 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute do not flash (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front shocker bush split

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link fouling chassis

all front suspension corroded

oil leak

rear axle tubes corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Jun 2018 24,127 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working when the brakes are pressed (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute do not flash (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front shocker bush split

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link fouling chassis

all front suspension corroded

oil leak

rear axle tubes corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,875 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle tubes corroded and thin poss leaking

Fail 21 Oct 2014 23,868 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle tubes corroded and thin poss leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2013 21,681 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,048 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,532 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,562 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,226 miles

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 17,174 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,399 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 11,738 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 11,681 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S879 RWE is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S879 RWE, 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 S879 RWE registered?

S879 RWE is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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