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S952 BGJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,277 mi
Last recorded84,277 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 BGJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2012 84,277 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,277 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 82,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 78,951 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 72,675 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 72,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 6 May 2008 69,138 miles

advise near side rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 1 May 2008 69,137 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise near side rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 8 May 2007 67,885 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 67,865 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 65,770 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 65,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 63,462 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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S952 BGJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S952 BGJ, 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 S952 BGJ registered?

S952 BGJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S952 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S952 BGJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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