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T449 KBJ

1999 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,254 mi
Last recorded65,254 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT449 KBJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,254 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,801 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 60,111 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,111 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,251 miles

slight lift if front spindle

Fail 20 Apr 2012 58,248 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight lift if front spindle

Fail 21 Feb 2012 58,239 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

os/r tyre wall deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,492 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked in treads and on sidewalls

front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perished and cracked in treads and on sidewalls

front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,797 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 56,797 miles

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 51,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,758 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,153 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 46,153 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,975 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 37,673 miles

slight play in kingpin

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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T449 KBJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 T449 KBJ, 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 T449 KBJ registered?

T449 KBJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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