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127 LUM

1999 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,637 mi
Last recorded51,637 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration127 LUM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 51,637 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 51,624 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2025 51,587 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 51,572 miles

Steering box sector shaft excessively worn (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2016 51,549 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 51,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,690 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat adjuster bit stiff

o/s mirror slight deterioration

o/s/r tyre cracked round edge

steering box bit rough lock to lock

Fail 21 May 2014 46,690 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seat adjuster bit stiff

o/s mirror slight deterioration

o/s/r tyre cracked round edge

steering box bit rough lock to lock

Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,848 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 41,811 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,281 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 36,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,640 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,027 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,027 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,760 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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127 LUM is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 38,538 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 127 LUM, 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 27 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 127 LUM registered?

127 LUM is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is 127 LUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 127 LUM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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