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S990 FWU

1998 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

50,242 mi
Last recorded50,242 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 FWU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 50,242 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,975 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,761 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 44,761 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 40,645 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 37,137 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 37,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 32,677 miles

Front Slight play in king pin

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 32,657 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Slight play in king pin

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 31,506 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 31,496 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 29,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 28,662 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,862 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 27,862 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,250 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 27,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,810 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 23,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,408 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 23,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 20,346 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pipe rusty

Pass 11 May 2007 16,802 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 16,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 11,984 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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S990 FWU is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S990 FWU, 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

How do I check the history of S990 FWU?

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What year was S990 FWU registered?

S990 FWU is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S990 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 FWU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S990 FWU have outstanding finance?

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