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R199 VNP

1998 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

44,315 mi
Last recorded44,315 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 VNP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,315 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 44,315 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 43,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 43,264 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,807 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 40,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 39,068 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,068 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 37,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,329 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 35,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 33,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,162 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 31,162 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,145 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 28,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R199 VNP is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 41,100 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 R199 VNP, 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 28 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R199 VNP registered?

R199 VNP is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R199 VNP safe to buy?

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