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T951 ARP

1999 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

36,085 mi
Last recorded36,085 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT951 ARP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,085 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 36,048 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps BOTH (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,706 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 25,364 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 22,027 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

rear axle close to imbalance limits

Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,708 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 17,644 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A frame (2.2.C.1h)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured a frame (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 13,430 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 13,413 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin and bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,414 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 7,397 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 469 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,252 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,421 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 88,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,384 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 82,312 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,469 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 77,422 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,658 miles

o/s/r suspension low

Fail 27 Feb 2009 72,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

handbrake cable incorrectly fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,405 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,405 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in kingpin

Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,396 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 63,381 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,766 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 57,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

battery insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2006 57,691 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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T951 ARP is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 T951 ARP, 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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T951 ARP is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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