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E654 BKM

1988 Robin Hood 2B

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,746 mi
Last recorded8,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Robin Hood 2B11,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE654 BKM
MakeRobin Hood
Model2B
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 8,746 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 8,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 8,198 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 8,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 6,787 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 67,810 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 61,997 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 5,890 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 4,620 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 4,620 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 4,591 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 4,284 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 4,276 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 3,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 700 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 574 miles

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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E654 BKM is a 1988 Robin Hood 2B in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E654 BKM, 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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E654 BKM is a 1988 Robin Hood 2B, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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