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T782 AFJ

1999 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

48,432 mi
Last recorded48,432 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT782 AFJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 48,432 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arb u/clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank corroded around join

slight play king pin front

welding repairs on front suspension frame

Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight fuel staining on tank.

Slight play in front king pin.

Slight play in prop shaft joint.

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 48,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

both headlamps condensation

fuel tank corroded and signs of fuel staining

slight play front king pin

Pass 26 Jun 2023 47,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement u clamp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fuel tank corroded and slight staining tank area

slight play front king pin

Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp condensated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fuel tank corroded

slight play front king pin

Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge and cracked / perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,144 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 46,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 45,878 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 45,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 45,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 45,133 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 45,133 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 43,329 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,761 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 41,761 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 40,274 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 40,273 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 25 May 2011 38,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 38,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 36,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,098 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,175 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 30,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 25,764 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 25,764 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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T782 AFJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 T782 AFJ, 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 T782 AFJ registered?

T782 AFJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T782 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T782 AFJ shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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