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S709 FWY

1999 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,144 mi
Last recorded48,144 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 FWY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 48,144 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

rear propshaft U/J worn

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,918 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

kingpin slight wear

leaf springs worn

Fail 10 Jul 2018 47,918 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

kingpin slight wear

leaf springs worn

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,229 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

footbrake pressure

front tyre edge worn

front wheel bearing play

kingpin worn

offside handbrake

offside headlight condition

steering box worn

Fail 21 Jul 2017 45,229 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

footbrake pressure

front tyre edge worn

front wheel bearing play

kingpin worn

offside handbrake

offside headlight condition

steering box worn

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,340 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering box slight wear

water in offside headlight

Fail 12 Jul 2016 42,340 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering box slight wear

Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,885 miles

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

front exhaust joint

offside headlight condition

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,128 miles

offside headlight condition

rear antiroll bar

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,520 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,401 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 27,810 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,810 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,179 miles

Centre Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

n/s/r leaf spring close to tyre

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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S709 FWY is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S709 FWY, 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 S709 FWY registered?

S709 FWY is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S709 FWY safe to buy?

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