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T258 POA

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT258 POA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,752 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 71,752 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,359 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,356 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake requires adjusting

o/s/r hand brake cable support bracket weak [to axle]

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 51,577 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 50,571 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 50,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight end float in steering box drop arm, efficient only at time of test.

slight lift in front king pin.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 50,541 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight end float in steering box drop arm, efficient only at time of test.

slight lift in front king pin.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,279 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,279 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s front engine mounting insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,801 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,801 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,878 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 43,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,037 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,282 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,698 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

small amount of play in front king pin

Fail 16 Apr 2007 35,698 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

small amount of play in front king pin

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,684 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 32,606 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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T258 POA is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 T258 POA, 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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T258 POA is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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