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T522 VWY

1999 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,809 mi
Last recorded33,809 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT522 VWY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 33,809 miles

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

hazard warning lamp switch faulty/difficult to operate

horn only just audible

Fail 14 Dec 2017 33,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

hazard warning lamp switch faulty/difficult to operate

horn only just audible

Fail 20 Sep 2017 33,762 miles

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

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with position lamps on (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyre worn unevenly (slightly out of shape)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 33,735 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,321 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,907 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 30,817 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,315 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 22,891 miles

engine mounting brackets washers missing

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Jul 2010 19,188 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 15,862 miles

Engine and gearbox mounts split/separated

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s reverse lamp inop

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,862 miles

Engine and gearbox mounts split/separated

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

o/s reverse lamp inop

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 12,492 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

O/REAR FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,518 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,490 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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T522 VWY is a 1999 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T522 VWY, 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 T522 VWY registered?

T522 VWY is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T522 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T522 VWY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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