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V201 FDD

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,017 mi
Last recorded92,017 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 FDD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 92,017 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 92,017 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,086 miles

Dash loose

Fail 24 Jun 2024 84,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dash loose

Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 72,883 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,277 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 68,277 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed badly (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down mounting insecure (2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,992 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,805 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,778 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,902 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,400 miles

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

slight play in front wheel bearing

some play in steering box

Fail 28 Jan 2015 47,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in front wheel bearing

some play in steering box

Fail 19 Dec 2014 47,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,815 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,494 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 32,494 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,256 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,532 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,905 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,044 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 13,689 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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V201 FDD is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V201 FDD, 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 V201 FDD registered?

V201 FDD is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V201 FDD safe to buy?

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