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E168 VUB

1988 Robin Hood 2B

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Robin Hood 2B11,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 VUB
MakeRobin Hood
Model2B
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 2 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 3,172 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 3,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2015 2,934 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 2,942 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 2,799 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Robin Hood 2B?

Based on 1,931 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 17
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15
Headlamp not working on main beam 15
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E168 VUB is a 1988 Robin Hood 2B in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Robin Hood 2B models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 11,038 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 Robin Hood 2B fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E168 VUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Robin Hood 2B typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Robin Hood 2B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E168 VUB registered?

E168 VUB is a 1988 Robin Hood 2B, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E168 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E168 VUB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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