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V205 EDX

1999 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,818 mi
Last recorded30,818 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 EDX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 30,818 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure under vehicle mounting plate missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure components missing . under vehicle fixing plate missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Speedometer not working

wireing adrift under dashboard

Pass 23 May 2023 30,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust mounting bracket missing , system corroded at front section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,698 miles

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

battery clamp missing

exhaust system mounting bracket rusted away

head lamp wiring deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2019 30,698 miles

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

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

battery clamp missing

exhaust system mounting bracket rusted away

head lamp wiring deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2018 29,935 miles

battery clamp missing

Fail 11 Jul 2018 29,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

battery clamp missing

Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 27,889 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 27,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,523 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

propshaft UJ. worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 24,523 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

propshaft UJ. worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,055 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 16,018 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,249 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,104 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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V205 EDX is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V205 EDX, 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 V205 EDX registered?

V205 EDX is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V205 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V205 EDX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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