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W168 DOP

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

44,547 mi
Last recorded44,547 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 DOP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,547 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 40,663 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,449 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,479 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 40,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,578 miles

front axel kingpin has slight play in pin and or bush

Fail 25 Jun 2015 39,560 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,656 miles

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

Offside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,503 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak n/s rear brake drum area

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,502 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,499 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,571 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 32,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,870 miles

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

excess wear causing play rear propshaft uj ???

n/side front engine mounting??

n/side rear hub as a very bad leaking ???

Fail 24 Mar 2010 30,870 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

excess wear causing play rear propshaft uj ???

n/side front engine mounting??

n/side rear hub as a very bad leaking ???

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,335 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,335 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,122 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 18,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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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W168 DOP is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue 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 W168 DOP, 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 W168 DOP registered?

W168 DOP is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W168 DOP safe to buy?

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