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V269 RDN

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,546 mi
Last recorded71,546 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV269 RDN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,546 miles

BAD OIL LEAKS FROM REAR AXLE

ENGINE AND GEAR BOX LEAKING OIL

Rear PLAY IN PROP SHAFT FRONT U J

Fail 16 Sep 2019 71,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam INTERMITTENT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam INTERMITTENT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn WASHERS CORRODED AWAY BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.3.3 (b))

BAD OIL LEAKS FROM REAR AXLE

ENGINE AND GEAR BOX LEAKING OIL

Rear PLAY IN PROP SHAFT FRONT U J

Rear REVERSE LIGHTS GLOWING WHEN REAR SIDE LIGHTS ARE ON AND FOOT BRAKE IS APPLIED

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,492 miles

ENGINE , GEARBOX AND REAR AXLE HAVE BAD OIL LEAKS ?

ENGINE SQUEALING NOISE ?

Fail 21 Mar 2018 71,451 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MISSING SCREEN (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed BRAKE HOSE RUBBING ON A FRAME INNER CORD OF HOSE EXPOSED (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

ENGINE , GEARBOX AND REAR AXLE HAVE BAD OIL LEAKS ?

WONT' TICK OVER RUNNING ROUGH

ENGINE EARTH LEAD RUBBING ON SILENCER AND MELTING ????????

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,329 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 71,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,640 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,639 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering A Frame (6.1.A.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,216 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 70,216 miles

Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,537 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 68,536 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,016 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 66,016 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 63,483 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 63,483 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 63,481 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both engine mountings very weak ???

Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,187 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 58,187 miles

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V269 RDN is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V269 RDN, 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 V269 RDN registered?

V269 RDN is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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