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W196 EOL

2000 Reliant Robin

Bronze Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,340 mi
Last recorded40,340 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 EOL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 40,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 25,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 22,434 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 22,432 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 19,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,583 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,576 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,511 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,442 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,377 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,866 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

track rod end dust cover split

Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,239 miles

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 17,872 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,916 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 15,245 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 15,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some play in top steering bush

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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W196 EOL is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Bronze with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W196 EOL, 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 W196 EOL registered?

W196 EOL is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W196 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W196 EOL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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