MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear anti roll bar bushes
rear exhaust could be more secure
some play in king pin
some play in steering box
prop.shaft rear U/J worn to excess
Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
prop.shaft rear U/J worn to excess
bad oil leak at front of engine
engine idle speed slightly high
slight blow at exhaust manifold - 1 nut loose, also rear mounting strap upper monting bolt slightly loose
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal travel long.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both rear tyres badly perished.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in front tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Both rear tyres badly perished.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in front tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
propshaft rear u/j worn to excess
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear wheelk does not lock when handbrake applied.
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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V178 XFW is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Bronze with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V178 XFW, 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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V178 XFW is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 December 1999.
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