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S894 RRT

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,812 mi
Last recorded61,812 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 RRT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 61,812 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,005 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 55,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,794 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,345 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 52,340 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,809 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,080 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 50,080 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,948 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 48,948 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,245 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 47,245 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 45,380 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 45,380 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,608 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 41,608 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,475 miles

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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S894 RRT is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S894 RRT, 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 S894 RRT registered?

S894 RRT is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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