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T309 LAG

1999 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

39,117 mi
Last recorded39,117 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT309 LAG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 39,117 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 39,115 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp very dim when side lamps are on (4.4.3 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached U J Badly worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,635 miles

Central Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 38,631 miles

Front Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 38,236 miles

All suspension components covered in surface rust

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

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

all suspension bushes starting to perish

both front seat frames starting to corrode

rear proshaft universaljoint worn

Fail 11 Feb 2023 38,236 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

All suspension components covered in surface rust

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

all suspension bushes starting to perish

both front seat frames starting to corrode

rear proshaft universaljoint worn

Pass 26 Jan 2022 38,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 38,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 38,159 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 38,158 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 38,046 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 38,046 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 37,719 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 37,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,255 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 37,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,687 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,781 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 29,682 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 29,682 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,917 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,846 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 20,640 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 20,636 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,405 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,564 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 44,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 33,768 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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T309 LAG is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 T309 LAG, 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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T309 LAG is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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