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V511 WUB

1999 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,798 mi
Last recorded20,798 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 WUB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 20,798 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 20,798 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 15,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 10,510 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 10,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 5,924 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 1,501 miles

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 1,485 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play and loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 1,396 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 1,383 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam front kingpin worn (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 95,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 95,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 86,904 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 86,818 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 77,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 70,531 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,428 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 70,428 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,349 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,349 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,326 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,990 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,990 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,460 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,548 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 63,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,725 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,583 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 51,078 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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V511 WUB is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V511 WUB, 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 V511 WUB?

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What year was V511 WUB registered?

V511 WUB is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V511 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V511 WUB shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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