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V301 EEF

1999 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,850 mi
Last recorded56,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 EEF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 56,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 56,464 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 55,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 54,262 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,163 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 43,988 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,828 miles

Nail in tyre front tyre

Nearside Rear bearing slight noise either diff or wheel bearing

Offside Front seat unable to adjust but not unsafe

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,725 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,683 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,683 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 52,529 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 52,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 52,366 miles

exhaust front strap slightly corroded

front kingpin slight play

Pass 10 May 2011 52,078 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 52,078 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2010 51,754 miles

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

front kingpin slight play

Pass 11 May 2009 51,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 51,297 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise slight end float in king pin

Fail 14 May 2008 51,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise slight end float in king pin

Pass 29 Dec 2006 48,390 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 47,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,554 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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V301 EEF is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V301 EEF, 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 V301 EEF registered?

V301 EEF is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V301 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V301 EEF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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