Reliant Robin

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 848 cc

T685 CUBMOT history

T685 CUB is a blue petrol Reliant Robin first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,907 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 CUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Reliant
Model
Robin
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
848 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 CUB was last recorded at 51,907 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,888 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,907 miles
  • 2025 – 50,547 miles
  • 2024 – 50,520 miles
  • 2023 – 50,500 miles
  • 2022 – 46,975 miles
  • 2016 – 41,481 miles
  • 2013 – 34,955 miles
  • 2012 – 34,698 miles
  • 2011 – 32,695 miles
  • 2010 – 29,399 miles
  • 2009 – 26,358 miles
  • 2008 – 23,286 miles
  • 2007 – 21,020 miles
  • 2006 – 19,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,907 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Full beam tell tale not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front suspension arm corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel tank corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear metal brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,907 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,907 miles
    Test number
    562084100020
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail51,888 miles (+1,341)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,888 miles
    Test number
    234786892982
    • MajorCentral Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass50,547 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,547 miles
    Test number
    272477550337
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail50,520 miles (+20)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,520 miles
    Test number
    747149128988
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull beam tell tale not working
    • AdvisoryNoise rear axle bearings
    • AdvisorySlight wear front king pin

  5. Fail50,500 miles (+3,525)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    109399871652
    • DangerousFront Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak nsr drum

  6. Pass46,975 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,975 miles
    Test number
    728809671213
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroding
    • AdvisoryFull beam tell tale not working
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play king pin

  7. Fail46,960 miles (+5,479)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    598182007305
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroding
    • AdvisoryFull beam tell tale not working
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play king pin

  8. Pass41,481 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,481 miles
    Test number
    661580443528
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail41,404 miles (+32)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,404 miles
    Test number
    784961320136
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail41,372 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,372 miles
    Test number
    313029892632
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet catch (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seat not fitted

  11. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    565439434283
    • NoteProp uj worn...... fuel tank breather perished..... rear tyres perished

  12. Pass34,955 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    369050543414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,698 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,698 miles
    Test number
    485429772057
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail34,673 miles (+1,978)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,673 miles
    Test number
    398484872014
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass32,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,695 miles
    Test number
    275177171088
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail32,691 miles (+3,292)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,691 miles
    Test number
    505257171005
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass29,399 miles (+3,041)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    872135970046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s n/s headlights just to eficency
    • NoteO/s rear brake plate damp

  18. Pass26,358 miles (+45)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,358 miles
    Test number
    792297279013
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail26,313 miles (+3,027)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,313 miles
    Test number
    903206779005
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail23,286 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,286 miles
    Test number
    180917778442
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight oil leak offside rear back plate
    • NoteSmall chip in offside screen.

  21. Pass23,286 miles (+2,266)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,286 miles
    Test number
    844907778042
    • NoteSlight oil leak offside rear back plate
    • NoteSmall chip in offside screen.

  22. Pass21,020 miles (+1,602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,020 miles
    Test number
    131384477086
    • NoteSlight wetness on rear axle

  23. Pass19,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,418 miles
    Test number
    751122076023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,418 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,418 miles
    Test number
    161999466007
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T685 CUB

Does T685 CUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T685 CUB is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T685 CUB?
The MOT on T685 CUB is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T685 CUB done?
T685 CUB was recorded at 51,907 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 1,582 miles a year.
Has T685 CUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 CUB has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T685 CUB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T685 CUB find?
T685 CUB passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: central front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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