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V437 YVL

1999 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

51,299 mi
Last recorded51,299 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 YVL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,299 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 51,299 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,864 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,947 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 45,382 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,832 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 44,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,526 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,903 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 43,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,443 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,443 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,534 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,623 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,238 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,233 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 26,233 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,470 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 20,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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V437 YVL is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V437 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 V437 YVL registered?

V437 YVL is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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