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V498 DUJ

1999 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,915 mi
Last recorded54,915 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 DUJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2025 54,915 miles

Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 54,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 53,844 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 53,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 51,133 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,192 miles

rear bottom of seat missing

Fail 4 Mar 2015 50,192 miles

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

rear bottom of seat missing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,139 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,139 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,970 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

n/s handbrake cable needs changing soon

Fail 14 Feb 2012 40,439 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play steering box

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play steering box

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,416 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,245 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 31,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,616 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 22,616 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V498 DUJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V498 DUJ, 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 V498 DUJ registered?

V498 DUJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V498 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V498 DUJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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