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T985 FAP

1999 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,915 mi
Last recorded21,915 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 FAP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,915 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 21,915 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,915 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in front king pin

Pass 12 Aug 2014 21,652 miles

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

slight play in king pin

Fail 11 Aug 2014 21,652 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in king pin

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,434 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Aug 2013 46,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,155 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,416 miles

Oil leak

slight lift in front king pin

Fail 17 Aug 2011 19,416 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

slight lift in front king pin

Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,498 miles

Oil leak

slight lift in front kink pin

Fail 16 Aug 2010 18,496 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

slight lift in front kink pin

Fail 4 Aug 2010 18,486 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all three tyres perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,073 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,558 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 16,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,125 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 15,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,641 miles

slight play in king pin

Pass 29 Jul 2005 10,717 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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T985 FAP is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T985 FAP, 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 T985 FAP registered?

T985 FAP is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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