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V402 ETA

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,022 mi
Last recorded60,022 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV402 ETA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 60,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 58,161 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 58,161 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 56,017 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 56,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,759 miles

head lamp dip switch slack

slight play in drivers seat rail

Pass 25 Sep 2021 51,294 miles

slight play in king pin

Pass 26 Sep 2020 49,499 miles

slight play in front king pin

Fail 26 Sep 2020 49,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

slight play in front king pin

Pass 28 Sep 2019 47,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,166 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 46,131 miles

Central Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front a frame cross bar corroded replace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected brake leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,977 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,745 miles

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 43,745 miles

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,411 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 42,373 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a frame cross bar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,213 miles

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,782 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,944 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 35,934 miles

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

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,981 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 33,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,191 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,786 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,071 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 27,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,169 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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V402 ETA is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V402 ETA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V402 ETA registered?

V402 ETA is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V402 ETA safe to buy?

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