Reliant Robin

White · Petrol · 1999 · 848 cc

T686 CUBMOT history

T686 CUB is a white petrol Reliant Robin first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 39,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
39,595 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T686 CUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Reliant
Model
Robin
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
848 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T686 CUB was last recorded at 39,595 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,540 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
1,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,595 miles
  • 2024 – 39,429 miles
  • 2023 – 39,084 miles
  • 2021 – 38,651 miles
  • 2020 – 38,457 miles
  • 2019 – 38,276 miles
  • 2018 – 37,679 miles
  • 2017 – 36,820 miles
  • 2016 – 36,118 miles
  • 2015 – 35,318 miles
  • 2014 – 33,673 miles
  • 2013 – 31,373 miles
  • 2012 – 28,548 miles
  • 2011 – 25,892 miles
  • 2010 – 22,168 miles
  • 2009 – 18,401 miles
  • 2008 – 15,209 miles
  • 2007 – 10,621 miles
  • 2006 – 9,769 miles
  • 2005 – 9,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,595 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,595 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    706085570622
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail39,540 miles (+111)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,540 miles
    Test number
    389639981899
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass39,429 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    39,429 miles
    Test number
    379944937333
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail39,429 miles (+345)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,429 miles
    Test number
    614999406831
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass39,084 miles (+433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    39,084 miles
    Test number
    601275484252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass38,651 miles (+194)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    324783331811
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rear diff
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass38,457 miles (+181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,457 miles
    Test number
    482789583905
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Slight oil leak Rear diff and N/S/R
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass38,276 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,276 miles
    Test number
    434440465378
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail38,276 miles (+597)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,276 miles
    Test number
    819093085137
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass37,679 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,679 miles
    Test number
    118144562097
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail37,679 miles (+859)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,679 miles
    Test number
    270580981394
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass36,820 miles (+702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,820 miles
    Test number
    576906699841
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass36,118 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    804926535859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,318 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,318 miles
    Test number
    255368700376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,673 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,673 miles
    Test number
    877023544347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,373 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,373 miles
    Test number
    617551153370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,359 miles (+2,811)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,359 miles
    Test number
    277026043300
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass28,548 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,548 miles
    Test number
    745589532398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,892 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,892 miles
    Test number
    999289041300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,168 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,168 miles
    Test number
    444901750374
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Fail22,168 miles (+3,767)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,168 miles
    Test number
    122701950362
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass18,401 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,401 miles
    Test number
    184726939353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,209 miles (+4,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    15,209 miles
    Test number
    434366748377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass10,621 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    10,621 miles
    Test number
    322236047382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,042 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,042 miles
    Test number
    134012627246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,769 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,769 miles
    Test number
    713190626304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    9,416 miles
    Test number
    662617305301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T686 CUB

Does T686 CUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T686 CUB expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T686 CUB?
The MOT on T686 CUB expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T686 CUB done?
T686 CUB was recorded at 39,595 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 1,529 miles a year.
Has T686 CUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T686 CUB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T686 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 T686 CUB find?
T686 CUB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm.

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