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S881 RBJ

1999 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,276 mi
Last recorded97,276 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 RBJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 97,276 miles

all passenger seats removed

steering box slightly rough

Fail 29 Apr 2021 97,265 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

all passenger seats removed

steering box slightly rough

Pass 20 Mar 2020 91,798 miles

Front king pin has play

Fail 17 Mar 2020 91,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front king pin has play

Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,215 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,622 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all but drivers seat remain in vehicle ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 87,604 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all but drivers seat remain in vehicle ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,295 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 85,291 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,470 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 81,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,815 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corode

Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Oct 2013 79,815 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corode

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,071 miles

both head lamp reflectors becoming corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 79,044 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

both head lamp reflectors becoming corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 76,169 miles

1. front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 2. slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,597 miles

front to rear and n/s and o/s/r steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2006 71,373 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 11 Jan 2006 71,354 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

slight damage to windscreen

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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S881 RBJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 38,538 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 S881 RBJ, 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 27 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S881 RBJ registered?

S881 RBJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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