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T685 CUB

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,547 mi
Last recorded50,547 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 CUB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 50,547 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 50,520 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

full beam tell tale not working

noise rear axle bearings

slight wear front king pin

Fail 15 Mar 2023 50,500 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

exhaust starting to corrode

oil leak nsr drum

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,975 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front suspension arm corroding

fuel tank corroding

full beam tell tale not working

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play king pin

Fail 14 Mar 2022 46,960 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front suspension arm corroding

fuel tank corroding

full beam tell tale not working

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play king pin

Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,481 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 41,404 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 41,372 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet catch (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

n/s/f seat not fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014

prop uj worn...... fuel tank breather perished..... rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,698 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 34,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,695 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 32,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s n/s headlights just to eficency

O/s rear brake plate damp

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,313 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 23,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak offside rear back plate

small chip in offside screen.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,286 miles

slight oil leak offside rear back plate

small chip in offside screen.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,020 miles

Slight wetness on rear axle

Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,418 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 19,418 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T685 CUB is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T685 CUB, 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 T685 CUB registered?

T685 CUB is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T685 CUB shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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