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S362 TAW

1999 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,073 mi
Last recorded60,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS362 TAW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 60,073 miles

Front Slight free play in king pin

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Wrong nut fitted (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose perished

Rear Roll bar bushes worn but not excessive

Fail 25 Jun 2025 60,068 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Slight free play in king pin

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Wrong nut fitted (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose perished

Rear Roll bar bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,926 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 57,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,741 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,808 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 54,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,622 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 50,098 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel could do with adjusting

Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,426 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 48,440 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 46,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,141 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,633 miles

Exhaust Corroded.

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 41,631 miles

Centre Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush king pin (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Centre Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,526 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,904 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,788 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 16,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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S362 TAW is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S362 TAW, 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 S362 TAW registered?

S362 TAW is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S362 TAW safe to buy?

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