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V953 FBF

2000 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,475 mi
Last recorded70,475 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 FBF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,475 miles

fraying parking brake cables

front road spring top hat corroded

lift in front kingpin

Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,133 miles

Front king pin slight lift recommend adjustment

Front shock/spring top hat corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,226 miles

Rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2018 68,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front frog lamps inoperative

Front mudguard insecure

Rear handbrake cables poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,367 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front exhaust clamp worn

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,239 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 64,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,141 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front exhaust support clamp corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,610 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,325 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 57,325 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,154 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

front number plate in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2012 55,152 miles

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

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

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

front number plate in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,488 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2011 52,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,774 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 49,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

reverse lamps inoperative

water leak from engine

Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,398 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,039 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

front steering drag link rear gaitor split

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,366 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 39,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,160 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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V953 FBF is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V953 FBF, 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 V953 FBF registered?

V953 FBF is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V953 FBF safe to buy?

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