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S880 RWE

1998 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

16,718 mi
Last recorded16,718 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 RWE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 16,718 miles

front to rear brake pipe a bit rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2021 16,718 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe a bit rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,679 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 16,644 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 16,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,582 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 16,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,263 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 21,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,442 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 18,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 14,494 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 14,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,264 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f engine mounting nut not wound tight

Fail 4 Oct 2012 11,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f engine mounting nut not wound tight

Pass 16 Oct 2010 11,189 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2009 10,943 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 10,943 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,565 miles

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

oil on nearside rear brake backing plate

Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,241 miles

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside rear tyre wall cracked

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2007 10,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside rear tyre wall cracked

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2006 10,024 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 10,024 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,809 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2005 9,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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S880 RWE is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 S880 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 S880 RWE registered?

S880 RWE is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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