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S953 BGJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,236 mi
Last recorded72,236 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 BGJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,236 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,446 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 63,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,825 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,716 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,307 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 44,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,753 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,645 miles

spring seats on front shock absorber corroding -strengthmay be reduced maintain check on centre brake pipe in case of chafeing on clutch cable

Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,836 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 30,236 miles

nearside rear brake rather low performance

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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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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