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W168 OSW

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,063 mi
Last recorded73,063 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 OSW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 73,063 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 73,041 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,459 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged chafed by clutch cable and small shallow dent (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened plastic chipped (1.1.15 (b))

Central Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn marginal lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

rear brake hose may have originally had slim locknut?[appears firm]

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2023 71,436 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe fitted away from axle in path of moving components (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe not secured at bracket for flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged chafed by clutch cable and small shallow dent (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened plastic chipped (1.1.15 (b))

Central Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn marginal lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,269 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 70,243 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,578 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 69,566 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2020 67,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 63,252 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 60,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,715 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,641 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,055 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,664 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 31,664 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,339 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 30,956 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,643 miles

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

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

both rear spring eye bushes worn

oil leak from diff

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 17 Apr 2007 27,528 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,330 miles

front metal brake pipe rusted

handbrake performance could be better

slight play in steering box

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 OSW is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

W168 OSW is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W168 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 OSW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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