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V258 MNK

1999 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

25,470 mi
Last recorded25,470 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 MNK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 25,470 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 25,437 miles

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

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps not working

Fail 15 Nov 2017 25,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

main beam warning light inop

Fail 27 Jun 2015 24,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 21,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 21,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 19,176 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 19,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,784 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,857 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 10,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,295 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 10,128 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 10,128 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,834 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 9,834 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 6,353 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 6,341 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 5,973 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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V258 MNK is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V258 MNK, 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 V258 MNK registered?

V258 MNK is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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