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S282 BFW

1999 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

12,608 mi
Last recorded12,608 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 BFW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 12,608 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

rear antiroll bar not central

slight movement in steering column top mount

slight roughness in steering box

Pass 6 Dec 2024 10,925 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp brake + sidelight (4.4.3 (b))

slight movement at steering column top mount

slight roughness in steering box

Pass 8 Dec 2023 9,229 miles

slight movement on steering column top mount.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 7,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak n/s rear axle

Fail 7 Dec 2022 7,670 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak n/s rear axle

Pass 10 Dec 2021 6,101 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak on axle

Fail 8 Dec 2021 6,100 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle leaking oil possible contamination on brake shoes

Pass 9 Dec 2020 4,674 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 4,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 3,248 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 3,248 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 1,707 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,474 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 98,474 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 96,215 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 96,215 miles

Direction indicator not working O/s front (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/s dim (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,957 miles

slight play in front king pin

Fail 6 Dec 2013 89,957 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s reversing light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,823 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 83,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,715 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s hand brake reading low

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

possible fault front brake,suggest strip and check

Pass 12 Dec 2007 67,361 miles

front brake reading low?suggest strip and check

Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,282 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 61,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 55,037 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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S282 BFW is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 S282 BFW, 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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S282 BFW is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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