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V251 WUG

2000 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

38,988 mi
Last recorded38,988 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 WUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 38,988 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 38,966 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front wheel slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 34,728 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 34,697 miles

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

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 31,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 29,515 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 26,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,399 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 24,282 miles

Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,857 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 22,514 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,954 miles

permissible wear in steering

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 21,394 miles

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 21,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,733 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system weak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 20,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 17,400 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,351 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 14,347 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 13,447 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 13,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 12,386 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 12,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 10,976 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 10,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 9,824 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 9,824 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 8,539 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 8,539 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 7,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 7,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V251 WUG is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 V251 WUG, 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 V251 WUG registered?

V251 WUG is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V251 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 WUG shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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