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V431 YVL

1999 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,917 mi
Last recorded78,917 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 YVL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,917 miles

front and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,093 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 76,072 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,222 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 71,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,820 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 67,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,440 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 62,046 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,046 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 51,022 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 51,022 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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V431 YVL is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V431 YVL, 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 V431 YVL registered?

V431 YVL is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V431 YVL safe to buy?

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