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V472 DSM

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,295 mi
Last recorded78,295 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 DSM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 78,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 78,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,475 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,203 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 72,175 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 67,929 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 63,726 miles

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

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 May 2017 63,667 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,112 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 46,182 miles

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,182 miles

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 41,661 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,910 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,065 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,170 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 26,167 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,361 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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V472 DSM is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V472 DSM, 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 V472 DSM registered?

V472 DSM is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V472 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V472 DSM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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