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V166 FOW

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,707 mi
Last recorded26,707 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 FOW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 26,707 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 26,707 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 25,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 25,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 23,214 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 23,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,142 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,880 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 15,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,910 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,429 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,795 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 13,795 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,967 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 12,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,733 miles

rear axel noisy

oil leak

slight flexing to floor pan around handbrake mounting

slight handbrake travel

slight play to king pin

Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,158 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,226 miles

different aspect ratio tyre fitted to front wheel.

Fail 1 Sep 2006 11,226 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

different aspect ratio tyre fitted to front wheel.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 9,908 miles

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

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub oil seal

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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V166 FOW 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V166 FOW, 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 V166 FOW registered?

V166 FOW is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V166 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V166 FOW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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