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S948 SBA

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,194 mi
Last recorded34,194 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 SBA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,194 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

chassis has light corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2017 34,194 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

chassis has light corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 32,793 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,785 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 31,785 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,157 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 29,157 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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S948 SBA is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S948 SBA, 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 S948 SBA registered?

S948 SBA is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S948 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S948 SBA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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