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V517 WUB

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,423 mi
Last recorded66,423 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 WUB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 66,423 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 18 May 2017 66,401 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,927 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 60,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 58,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,716 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,037 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,113 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,194 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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V517 WUB is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V517 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.

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What year was V517 WUB registered?

V517 WUB is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V517 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V517 WUB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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