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V331 EAP

1999 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,586 mi
Last recorded76,586 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 EAP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 76,586 miles

Slight oil leak

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 76,586 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Slight oil leak

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,868 miles

Slight oil leak

Steering box drop arm has slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2024 75,868 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Steering box drop arm has slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,996 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 73,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to 3 way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 68,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,423 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 66,423 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,320 miles

all tyres have surface cracks

steering operation feels knotchy

Fail 25 Sep 2014 60,270 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all tyres have surface cracks

steering operation feels knotchy

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,918 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 56,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,648 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,804 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,154 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,867 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 37,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,796 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 33,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,135 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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V331 EAP is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V331 EAP, 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 V331 EAP registered?

V331 EAP is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V331 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V331 EAP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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