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V188 DSA

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,448 mi
Last recorded26,448 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 DSA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 26,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 26,410 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak excessive from engine no option to fail

Pass 4 Apr 2024 23,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 17,721 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 17,038 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 17,038 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2017 16,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 15,419 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise travel on brake pedal

Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,474 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 14,472 miles

Brake cable insecure o/s & n/s (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling propshaft (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,815 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 13,813 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,934 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,644 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 10,076 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 10,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

hand brake cable fouling hand brake cable

Pass 12 Aug 2010 8,494 miles

Front wheel bearing dust cover missing.

Hand brake cable fouling exhaust.

Hand brake outer cable brackets on rear axle weak and likely to fail. Repair strongly advised.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 8,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wheel bearing dust cover missing.

Hand brake cable fouling exhaust.

Hand brake outer cable brackets on rear axle weak and likely to fail. Repair strongly advised.

Nearside headlamp not bright enough - bad earth.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 6,800 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 6,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 4,831 miles

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

hazard lights/switch irratic

nsr tyre cracking in wall advise replacement

Pass 17 Aug 2007 1,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 781 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

hand brake cable notchy

offside rear parking brake poor readings

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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V188 DSA is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V188 DSA, 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 V188 DSA registered?

V188 DSA is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V188 DSA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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