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V451 DBR

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,602 mi
Last recorded96,602 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 DBR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,602 miles

clamp fitted to nearside rear suspension spring very close to tyre

oil leak

parking brake cable deteriorated , cable mounting points deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2018 96,489 miles

Fuel pipe insecure under vehicle at rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected fixing clip adrift (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty switch repeater lamp not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened pin fixing worn , split pin corroded (1.1.15 (b))

clamp fitted to nearside rear suspension spring very close to tyre

oil leak

parking brake cable deteriorated , cable mounting points deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,347 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp & side lamp wiring adrift,temporary repairs with tape.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,729 miles

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

exhaust clamp rusted

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,286 miles

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

exhaust tempoary repair

front shock absorber corroded

front suspension A frame corroded

rear flexi brake hose ferrule covered in thick black under seal

Fail 20 Jun 2014 84,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust temporary repair

front suspension king pin slight lift

hazard warning & indicator flasher units adrift ,wiring requires attention

offside rear suspension leaf spring ,leaf slightly missaligned.

rear brake flexi hose end ferrule corroded covered in thick black under seal

vehicle wiring requires attention

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,027 miles

exhaust temporary repair

front suspension king pin slight lift

hazard warning & indicator flasher units adrift ,wiring requires attention

offside rear suspension leaf spring ,leaf slightly missaligned.

rear brake flexi hose end ferrule corroded covered in thick black under seal

vehicle wiring requires attention

Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,123 miles

slight misalignment on o/s/r leaf springs

Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight misalignment on o/s/r leaf springs

Fail 7 Jun 2013 81,012 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

advise propshaft not in line

advise some lift in front king pin

Pass 14 May 2012 76,731 miles

advise propshaft yolks not in line

Fail 8 May 2012 76,731 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

advise propshaft yolks not in line

Pass 10 May 2011 72,504 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 72,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Apr 2010 67,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

slight play in front king pin

track rod end boots split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,889 miles

slight play in front king pin

track rod end boots split

Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,446 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 67,446 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,443 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 43,732 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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V451 DBR is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue 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 V451 DBR, 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 V451 DBR registered?

V451 DBR is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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