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P16 GJO

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

30,434 mi
Last recorded30,434 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 GJO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 30,434 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 30,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 30,079 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 30,060 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 29,852 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 29,627 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 29,296 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 29,295 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,088 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,559 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,469 miles

Rear diff has oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 26,469 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear diff has oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,846 miles

all three tyres are perished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,846 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Sep 2013 22,462 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,462 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 19,662 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,662 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,609 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 19,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 11,345 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 8,913 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 8,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 6,726 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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P16 GJO is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P16 GJO, 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 P16 GJO registered?

P16 GJO is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is P16 GJO safe to buy?

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