MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front passenger seat not fitted
rear seat squab missing
washer bottle insecure and lid missing
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
clutch pivot seized †gearbox mounts split †RH engine mount not fully screwed in
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
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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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S991 FWU is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 December 1998.
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