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T953 ARP

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,746 mi
Last recorded64,746 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 ARP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,746 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 64,746 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 63,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,393 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear BRAKES INBALANCED

Fail 16 Feb 2017 61,393 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear BRAKES INBALANCED

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,024 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 59,024 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,917 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Centre front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 56,911 miles

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

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

clutch pivot seized

front tyre bald on edge

h/brake soon req attention

n/s door damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,786 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

front tyre bald outer edge

slight binding front brake

slight roughness front w/bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2013 54,786 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

front tyre bald outer edge

slight binding front brake

slight roughness front w/bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,989 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

h/brake req attention/adjustment

slight binding front brakes

slight play at steering king pin

Fail 25 Sep 2012 50,989 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

h/brake req attention/adjustment

slight binding front brakes

slight play at steering king pin

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,220 miles

slight movement in front king pin and bush

Pass 25 Sep 2010 41,955 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,344 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 39,344 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,899 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,168 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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T953 ARP 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 61.9%.

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 T953 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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T953 ARP is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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