CarVerify

Free Car Check

V484 FAU

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

26,421 mi
Last recorded26,421 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV484 FAU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 26,421 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf springs and mountings corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,314 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 26,314 miles

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 26,189 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 26,016 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,605 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 25,605 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 25,104 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,259 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 24,258 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,431 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,011 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 21,993 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,158 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2013 21,158 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2012 20,412 miles

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

Off side rear tyre has side wall damage

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,412 miles

Off side rear tyre has side wall damage

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,472 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Number plate light dim.Slight play in steering box.Slight play in king pin.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 18,372 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,348 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,278 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 14,859 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 14,757 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,109 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
Full Reliant Robin reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V484 FAU is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V484 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V484 FAU?

You can check the full history of V484 FAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V484 FAU registered?

V484 FAU is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V484 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V484 FAU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V484 FAU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V484 FAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.