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T160 XJL

1999 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

26,014 mi
Last recorded26,014 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 XJL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 26,014 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 26,014 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 25,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,928 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 25,928 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,914 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,559 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 25,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 25,169 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 25,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,648 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 24,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2012 24,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,290 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 22,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 21,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,181 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 20,181 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 18,910 miles

screenwash pressure low

Fail 2 May 2006 17,610 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 17,610 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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T160 XJL is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T160 XJL, 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 T160 XJL registered?

T160 XJL is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T160 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T160 XJL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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