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T279 UUG

1999 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,930 mi
Last recorded30,930 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 UUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 30,930 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 30,234 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 29,497 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 29,497 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 28,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 27,608 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 27,003 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

play in rear propshaft bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,558 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

slight play in front axle kingpin

slight play in steering box shaft

surface crack near brake master cylinder mounting

Pass 20 Sep 2018 24,382 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 24,382 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,271 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 23,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 22,199 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 22,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 17,331 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,759 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 12,644 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,526 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 7,728 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 4,779 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 4,639 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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T279 UUG is a 1999 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T279 UUG, 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 T279 UUG registered?

T279 UUG is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 June 1999.

Is T279 UUG safe to buy?

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