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V486 FAU

1999 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,292 mi
Last recorded62,292 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV486 FAU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,292 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

steering notchy

Fail 21 Jul 2014 62,292 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

steering notchy

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,414 miles

steering box knotchy

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

nsr tyre cracking REPLACE SOON

Fail 31 Jul 2013 59,414 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

nsr tyre cracking REPLACE SOON

steering box knotchy

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,654 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nsr tyre cracking

slight play in steering box drop arm

steering feels notchy

Fail 27 Jun 2011 53,654 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nsr tyre cracking

slight play in steering box drop arm

steering feels notchy

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,099 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nsr tyre cracking

slight play in front king pin

Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,099 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nsr tyre cracking

slight play in front king pin

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,462 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 47,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 43,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front wiper blade

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,512 miles

advise front wiper blade

Fail 11 Jun 2008 43,466 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,041 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,905 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 36,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2005 33,965 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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V486 FAU is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V486 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 V486 FAU registered?

V486 FAU is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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