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S991 FWU

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

62,114 mi
Last recorded62,114 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 FWU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 62,114 miles

front passenger seat not fitted

rear seat squab missing

washer bottle insecure and lid missing

Fail 6 May 2021 62,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front passenger seat not fitted

rear seat squab missing

washer bottle insecure and lid missing

Fail 19 Apr 2021 62,026 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

front passenger seat not fitted

parking brake weak on nearside wheel

rear seat squab missing

washer bottle insecure and lid missing

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,215 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 59,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 52,683 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 52,643 miles

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)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 47,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 47,052 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 46,948 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight noise front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,948 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight noise front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2011 33,931 miles

Clutch cable pivot seized

Drivers window regulator faulty

Exhaust front pipe gasket slight leak of gases

Front roadwheel slight buckle

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 33,931 miles

Clutch cable pivot seized

Drivers window regulator faulty

Exhaust front pipe gasket slight leak of gases

Front roadwheel slight buckle

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,294 miles

Front King Pin freeplay becoming excessive

Gearbox mounts defective, o/s front engine mount defective

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 28,251 miles

Front Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front King Pin freeplay becoming excessive

Gearbox mounts defective, o/s front engine mount defective

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,206 miles

engine mounts cracking

front A frame weakening

front shock absorber weakening

o/s/f engine mount insecure

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight play in king pin

Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,238 miles

clutch pivot seized †gearbox mounts split †RH engine mount not fully screwed in

Fail 10 Nov 2006 18,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

clutch pivot seized †gearbox mounts split †o/s eng mount not screwed in fully

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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S991 FWU is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S991 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.

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What year was S991 FWU registered?

S991 FWU is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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