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V198 EDX

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,007 mi
Last recorded50,007 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 EDX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 50,007 miles

Rear anti rollbar corroded

Rear axel corroded

Rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 49,979 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear anti rollbar corroded

Rear axel corroded

Rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,926 miles

Central chassis corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,873 miles

Front oil sump corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear petrol tank corroded

h/brake only just met requirements

Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,828 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 48,706 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 48,706 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering king pin

Pass 10 May 2018 46,131 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rusty (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust support clap rusted

Fail 8 May 2018 46,131 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

exhaust support clap rusted

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rusty (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 44,678 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 3 May 2016 43,133 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,111 miles

Front Braking system leaking under bonnet (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 41,203 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 41,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 41,181 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,431 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,011 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,496 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 35,496 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,138 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,150 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,526 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 21,202 miles

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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V198 EDX is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V198 EDX, 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 V198 EDX registered?

V198 EDX is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V198 EDX safe to buy?

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