Reliant Robin

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 848 cc

S753 RFUMOT history

S753 RFU is a green petrol Reliant Robin first used on 29 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 79,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,644 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S753 RFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Reliant
Model
Robin
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
848 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S753 RFU was last recorded at 79,644 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,565 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,644 miles
  • 2024 – 79,565 miles
  • 2023 – 79,395 miles
  • 2022 – 79,116 miles
  • 2021 – 78,944 miles
  • 2020 – 77,948 miles
  • 2019 – 76,792 miles
  • 2018 – 74,591 miles
  • 2017 – 73,825 miles
  • 2014 – 73,001 miles
  • 2013 – 70,745 miles
  • 2012 – 70,305 miles
  • 2010 – 69,880 miles
  • 2009 – 68,104 miles
  • 2008 – 66,395 miles
  • 2007 – 64,340 miles
  • 2006 – 62,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,644 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,644 miles
    Test number
    464677825946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,565 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,565 miles
    Test number
    360327818813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,395 miles (+279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    153162644871
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front lower sdhocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass79,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    493356338604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,116 miles (+172)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    998128848753
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass78,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,944 miles
    Test number
    396869977222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,944 miles (+996)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,944 miles
    Test number
    496665808596
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass77,948 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    971064487204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,792 miles
    Test number
    712315538193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,792 miles (+2,201)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,792 miles
    Test number
    315612622521
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass74,591 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,591 miles
    Test number
    736059729093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail74,588 miles (+763)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,588 miles
    Test number
    106624286401
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass73,825 miles (+824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,825 miles
    Test number
    828159528499
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass73,001 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    638081054003
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail72,943 miles (+2,198)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,943 miles
    Test number
    529662644013
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail70,745 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,745 miles
    Test number
    446728623013
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass70,745 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,745 miles
    Test number
    616558123063
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass70,305 miles (+29)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    175374452473
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail70,276 miles (+396)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,276 miles
    Test number
    128539142429
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTape wrapped around rear anti-roll bar.

  20. Pass69,880 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    214781880241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,879 miles (+422)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,879 miles
    Test number
    241590480221
    • FailureCentre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass69,457 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,457 miles
    Test number
    494411670075
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  23. Fail69,426 miles (+1,322)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,426 miles
    Test number
    880702160035
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  24. Pass68,104 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    470104869061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,085 miles (+1,690)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,085 miles
    Test number
    613686559054
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass66,395 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,395 miles
    Test number
    103467878037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,361 miles (+2,021)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,361 miles
    Test number
    420390878094
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass64,340 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,340 miles
    Test number
    742460367089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,120 miles
    Test number
    912612856057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail62,120 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,120 miles
    Test number
    400891056061
    • FailureCentre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S753 RFU

Does S753 RFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S753 RFU is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S753 RFU?
The MOT on S753 RFU is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S753 RFU done?
S753 RFU was recorded at 79,644 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 873 miles a year.
Has S753 RFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S753 RFU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S753 RFU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S753 RFU find?
S753 RFU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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