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H699 SUM

1990 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,170 mi
Last recorded19,170 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH699 SUM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 19,170 miles

Battery insecure

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 19,143 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Various hydraulic leaks (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to front flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of linkage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system master cylinder to front flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of linkage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,072 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,272 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 18,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,258 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,617 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 12,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 102,523 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 102,523 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,463 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 3,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 98,563 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 98,563 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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H699 SUM is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 57,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H699 SUM, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H699 SUM registered?

H699 SUM is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 September 1990.

Is H699 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H699 SUM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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