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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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
Brake back plates very rusty (all)
Front Upper Crossbar rusty
Rear pinion oil seal slight leak
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
Rear Pinion oil seal leaking slightly
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
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
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
Handbrake only just met required standard
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Handbrake only just met required standard
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))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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