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S954 BGJ

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,936 mi
Last recorded51,936 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 BGJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 51,936 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2021 51,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,261 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,240 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 50,236 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,447 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 49,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,806 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2015 47,802 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,171 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,129 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,129 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,159 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,156 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

petrol pipe dam p?

Fail 23 Mar 2011 39,718 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,718 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,372 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,611 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,581 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,084 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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S954 BGJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S954 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 S954 BGJ registered?

S954 BGJ is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S954 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S954 BGJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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