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S897 XYA

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,805 mi
Last recorded85,805 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 XYA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 85,805 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 85,805 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,150 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 75,150 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,185 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 68,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,552 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 54,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,942 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,321 miles

FRONT COIL SPRING MOUNTING CORRODED

FRONT KINGPIN HAS SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT REFLEXOR DETEI0RATED

Fail 29 Jun 2007 40,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

FRONT COIL SPRING MOUNTING CORRODED

FRONT KINGPIN HAS SMALL AMOUNT OF FLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT REFECTOR DETEIORATED

Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,675 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 39,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S897 XYA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S897 XYA, 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 S897 XYA registered?

S897 XYA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S897 XYA safe to buy?

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