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V472 EBA

1999 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

29,633 mi
Last recorded29,633 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 EBA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 29,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 28,953 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

driver's seat loose

Fail 12 Aug 2024 28,937 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

driver's seat loose

Fail 3 Apr 2024 28,922 miles

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 28,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 26,154 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 26,138 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,877 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 24,877 miles

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,370 miles

rear tyres showing cracking to side walls

Fail 23 Jun 2015 21,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres showing cracking to side walls

Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,358 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 21,358 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,118 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,281 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 19,281 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,742 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,810 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 16,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 15,260 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 15,260 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EBA is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V472 EBA, 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 EBA registered?

V472 EBA is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V472 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V472 EBA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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