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V546 KPU

1999 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,216 mi
Last recorded64,216 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV546 KPU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 64,216 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,695 miles

minor oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Nov 2018 62,695 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

failed emission test

minor oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,158 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 58,158 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 53,657 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,562 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,708 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,018 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 46,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,822 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 45,812 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,107 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,122 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 43,122 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres worn and perished on sidewalls

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front engine mounting mounting bracket damaged and rubber mounting broken off

front screen scratched

front wiper blade worn

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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V546 KPU is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V546 KPU, 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 V546 KPU registered?

V546 KPU is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V546 KPU safe to buy?

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