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V499 DUJ

1999 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 DUJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 88,307 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,981 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 82,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,093 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 77,093 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,444 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 70,444 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 67,012 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 59,431 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,265 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,282 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,032 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,028 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,760 miles

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

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

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

front track rod end boot split

rear fog lamps inop but not required on class 3

Fail 13 Jun 2009 36,760 miles

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

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

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

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

front track rod end boot split

rear fog lamps inop but not required on class 3

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,317 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,151 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 35,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 35,094 miles

Hazard lights on slow side flashing

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Right hand rear shock absorber lower bush has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,094 miles

Hazard lights on slow side flashing

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

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

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

Right hand rear shock absorber lower bush has slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2005 26,922 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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V499 DUJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V499 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 V499 DUJ registered?

V499 DUJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V499 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V499 DUJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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