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V296 FOT

1999 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,674 mi
Last recorded84,674 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 FOT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,674 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 84,554 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up Hub is hot touch and play in bearing (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,628 miles

Fuel hose corroded Fuel is heavily cracked (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leaks

Fail 14 Sep 2018 72,493 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose corroded Fuel is heavily cracked (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,120 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,624 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,367 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 31,911 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,382 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 31,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,196 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 30,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,956 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 28,936 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in the king pin.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,898 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,688 miles

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

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,115 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,835 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,485 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 20,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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V296 FOT is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V296 FOT, 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 V296 FOT registered?

V296 FOT is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 September 1999.

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