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W177 JBT

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

45,543 mi
Last recorded45,543 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 JBT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 45,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 44,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight Oil Leak From Engine

Fail 25 Mar 2025 44,510 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 18 Apr 2024 43,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 43,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when side lamps switched on (4.3.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,109 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 43,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 42,205 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 41,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 41,591 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 41,585 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,896 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 39,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,852 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,524 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 33,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,678 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,002 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,894 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,785 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 25,766 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,961 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,443 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 22,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,083 miles

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

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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W177 JBT is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W177 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 W177 JBT registered?

W177 JBT is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W177 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W177 JBT shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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