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T948 BON

1999 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,676 mi
Last recorded62,676 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT948 BON
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 62,676 miles

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 62,676 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,988 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a light groove around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 54,514 miles

Front Slight play in front king pin

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mount perishing ()

Oil leak from front of engine

Spare tyre defective Tyre perishing ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip N/S of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 54,514 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle unable to start (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers floor corroded and holed near seat belt stalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fan belt perished and splitting

Front Slight play in front king pin

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mount perishing ()

Offside Front Engine mount split

Oil leak from front of engine

Spare tyre defective Tyre under inflated and perishing ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,627 miles

Brake back plates very rusty (all)

Front Upper Crossbar rusty

Rear pinion oil seal slight leak

Fail 6 Jul 2022 53,624 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened A frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake back plates very rusty (all)

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

Front Shock absorber very rusty

Front Upper Crossbar rusty

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear pinion oil seal slight leak

Pass 7 Jul 2021 51,418 miles

Rear Pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 5 Jul 2021 51,418 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2020 49,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Diff oil seal slightly leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2020 49,387 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Diff oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,251 miles

Handbrake only just met required standard

Fail 9 Jul 2019 47,251 miles

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

Handbrake only just met required standard

Pass 17 Jul 2018 44,715 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 44,713 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,577 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,309 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,248 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 24,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 24,136 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,586 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,968 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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T948 BON is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 T948 BON, 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 T948 BON registered?

T948 BON is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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