MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
slight movement in front king pin and bush
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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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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