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T970 JJW

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

42,865 mi
Last recorded42,865 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 JJW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,865 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 42,865 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,819 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 42,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel SINGLE FRONT WHEEL NO BRAKE EFFORT (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire NEXT TO TANK (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,784 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 42,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 42,727 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 42,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,575 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,544 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 42,544 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

main beam tell tale warning lamp tot working

Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,803 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,655 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 40,655 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both engine mounts broke

Pass 27 May 2015 40,574 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 40,564 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 39,945 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,023 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 39,006 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 May 2011 38,616 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 38,598 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,199 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 36,199 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,556 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,543 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,906 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 28,901 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,501 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 25,500 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T970 JJW is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T970 JJW, 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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T970 JJW is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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