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S36 BEC

1999 Reliant Robin LX

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,538 mi
Last recorded71,538 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin LX45,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 BEC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 71,538 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,794 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 48,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 48,269 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,117 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 39,117 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,223 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 37,223 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,820 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 35,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,909 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 31,551 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 31,551 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,503 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 29,503 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,196 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 25,271 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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S36 BEC is a 1999 Reliant Robin LX in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 45,002 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S36 BEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S36 BEC is a 1999 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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