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V179 XFW

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,200 mi
Last recorded65,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 XFW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 65,200 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 64,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 64,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 63,162 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,139 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 62,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,836 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 60,836 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,309 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,894 miles

rear wiper oil leaking n/s rear hub

Fail 17 Jul 2015 58,894 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wiper oil leaking n/s rear hub

Fail 28 Jul 2014 56,093 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,093 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 52,281 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,516 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,143 miles

drivers seat damaged ?

interior mirror ?

rear wiper

Fail 23 Aug 2011 44,143 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle leaking oil ?

rear wiper

drivers seat damaged ?

interior mirror ?

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R side light slightly dimmer than N/S but still visible

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,890 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 42,886 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 41,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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V179 XFW is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2000 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 37,694 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 V179 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 26 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V179 XFW registered?

V179 XFW is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V179 XFW safe to buy?

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