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T293 REL

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,442 mi
Last recorded55,442 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 REL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 55,442 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing considerably perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central oil leak engine/gearbox

Nearside Front oil leak out of drum possible seal

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s/r and o/s/r considerably perished (145/70r12) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear parking brake appears to need adjustment or repair

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 54,241 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,456 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,561 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,065 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 48,877 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 48,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,702 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,578 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,547 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 45,675 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,675 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,530 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,156 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 41,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,629 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 38,590 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,274 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 35,274 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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T293 REL is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T293 REL, 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 T293 REL registered?

T293 REL is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T293 REL safe to buy?

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