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S855 CNV

1998 Reliant Robin LX

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

50,264 mi
Last recorded50,264 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin LX34,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 CNV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,264 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 50,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,204 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracks in wa;ll cords not visable

Fail 3 Dec 2010 50,204 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre has cracks in wa;ll cords not visable

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,204 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre wall cords not visable

Fail 8 Oct 2010 50,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cracks in o/s/r tyre wall cords not visable

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,237 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

advise rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,138 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 46,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

HIGH IDLE SPEED

Fail 28 Dec 2006 44,323 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

advise nsf headlamp lens faded

Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,323 miles

advise nsf headlamp lens faded

Pass 27 Oct 2005 41,138 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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S855 CNV is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,179 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S855 CNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S855 CNV registered?

S855 CNV is a 1998 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S855 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S855 CNV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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