MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
parking brake performance slightly below average for this model
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
parking brake performance slightly below average for this model
spring seats on front shock absorber corroding -strengthmay be reduced maintain check on centre brake pipe in case of chafeing on clutch cable
nearside rear brake rather low performance
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S953 BGJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 S953 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 S953 BGJ registered?
S953 BGJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 September 1998.
Is S953 BGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S953 BGJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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