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T783 AFJ

1999 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,799 mi
Last recorded75,799 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT783 AFJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 75,799 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,273 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 29 Jan 2015 64,171 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f engine mount broken

slight play in kingpin

Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,171 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f engine mount broken

slight play in kingpin

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,093 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in kingpin

Fail 6 Mar 2014 62,093 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in kingpin

Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,939 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,873 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 50,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,698 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 46,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 43,148 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 42,148 miles

Centre front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,018 miles

Nail in rear tyre

advise front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,057 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 31,982 miles

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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T783 AFJ 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 61.1%.

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 T783 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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T783 AFJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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