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S87 JRV

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,357 mi
Last recorded48,357 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 JRV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,357 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 62,509 miles

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

front tyre slightly perished between treads..

fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Pass 27 May 2016 43,929 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 43,924 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 May 2015 41,458 miles

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

Slight travel on footbrake

Pass 19 May 2014 37,705 miles

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

Oil leak

indicator stalk slightly loose

rear diff noisey

slight play in steering box

wheel trims wrong size

Fail 16 May 2014 37,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

indicator stalk slightly loose

rear diff noisey

slight play in steering box

wheel trims wrong size

Pass 15 May 2013 34,263 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 34,263 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 30,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,578 miles

Centre mirror not fitted

Fail 17 May 2011 28,578 miles

Centre mirror not fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 28,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,511 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 26,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,678 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 22,678 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,455 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S87 JRV is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S87 JRV, 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 S87 JRV registered?

S87 JRV is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S87 JRV safe to buy?

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