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W176 JBT

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,332 mi
Last recorded31,332 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 JBT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 31,332 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front kingpin slight play

Front shock absorber mounting slightly corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

gearbox mountings slightly perished

oil sump corroded, slight seepage of oil

Fail 27 Sep 2023 31,332 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front kingpin slight play

Front shock absorber mounting slightly corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

gearbox mountings slightly perished

oil sump corroded, slight seepage of oil

Pass 7 Sep 2022 29,847 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

transmision noisey

Fail 7 Sep 2022 29,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

transmision noisey

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,860 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,126 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2019 25,350 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 25,324 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 23,503 miles

slight play in front wheel bearing and king pin

Fail 19 Sep 2018 23,492 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

slight play in front wheel bearing and king pin

Pass 25 May 2011 23,022 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 20,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both engine mounts broken

Fail 17 Jun 2009 16,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,587 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,259 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 15,259 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,050 miles

handbrake lever travel at limit

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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W176 JBT is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W176 JBT, 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 W176 JBT registered?

W176 JBT is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W176 JBT safe to buy?

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