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V485 FAU

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,143 mi
Last recorded69,143 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 FAU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,100 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 66,096 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation SPONGE PEDDEL (1.2.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,091 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,211 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 56,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,746 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,694 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,696 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,410 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 43,405 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,339 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 39,339 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,738 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,738 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 31,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,864 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 29,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight corossion on various brake pipes

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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V485 FAU 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 59.1%.

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 V485 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.

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What year was V485 FAU registered?

V485 FAU is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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