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W188 EWU

2000 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,514 mi
Last recorded28,514 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 EWU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 28,514 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 28,346 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 28,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,204 miles

rear reflectors poor slight lift in king pin

Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,544 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 27,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 27,348 miles

lift in front king pin

Fail 25 Mar 2017 27,348 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

lift in front king pin

Pass 5 Mar 2016 27,348 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 27,542 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 26,809 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,777 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 24,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,922 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 20,922 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

nearside rear lamp discoloured

Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,571 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,788 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 15,788 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,812 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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W188 EWU 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 72.7%.

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 W188 EWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W188 EWU registered?

W188 EWU is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W188 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 EWU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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