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S901 MKH

1998 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,720 mi
Last recorded86,720 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 MKH
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 86,720 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,648 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 79,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,923 miles

some signs of corrosion

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust steady bracket to gearbox missing ?

gearbox deteriorating

marginal play to front king-pin or bush

possible play to rear spring u-bolts?

Fail 20 Jun 2013 78,895 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust steady bracket to gearbox missing ?

gearbox deteriorating

marginal play to front king-pin or bush

possible play to rear spring u-bolts?

some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,996 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust steady bracket to gearbox missing?

gearbox rear flange loose?

gearchange very worn

marginal play to front king-pin or bush

possible movement to rear spring u-bolts?

Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,975 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust steady bracket to gearbox missing?

gearbox rear flange loose?

gearchange very worn

marginal play to front king-pin or bush

possible movement to rear spring u-bolts?

Fail 6 Apr 2011 68,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,968 miles

osr slight bind

Fail 16 Mar 2010 62,896 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr slight bind

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,720 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,403 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,511 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 29,340 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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S901 MKH is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S901 MKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S901 MKH registered?

S901 MKH is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S901 MKH safe to buy?

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