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W435 LBT

2000 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,395 mi
Last recorded75,395 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 LBT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,395 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 73,977 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 71,146 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,019 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,001 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 70,001 miles

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft Universal joint worn

Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,968 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,515 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 69,499 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,684 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 68,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded near clamp (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 67,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded near clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 67,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded near clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 66,564 miles

Footbrake little reserve travel -ADVISE ATTENTION

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

One n/s/r spring U Bolt made from threaded bar - ADVISE REPLACE

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,564 miles

Footbrake little reserve travel -ADVISE ATTENTION

One n/s/r spring U Bolt made from threaded bar - ADVISE REPLACE

Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,833 miles

Excess travel on footbrake

Negative battery terminal loose

Offside rear stop / tail lamp lens fading

Slight imbalance on rear brakes (nearside poor)

Washer bottle insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2014 64,833 miles

Excess travel on footbrake

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Negative battery terminal loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear stop / tail lamp lens fading

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes (nearside poor)

Washer bottle insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2013 63,217 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

DRIVERS SEAT DIFFICULT TO MOVE FORE AND AFT

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WIPER BLADE CATCHING WINDSCREEN RUBBER

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,217 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

DRIVERS SEAT DIFFICULT TO MOVE FORE AND AFT

WIPER BLADE CATCHING WINDSCREEN RUBBER

Fail 13 Aug 2013 63,212 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

DRIVERS SEAT DIFFICULT TO MOVE FORE AND AFT

WIPER BLADE CATCHING WINDSCREEN RUBBER

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,471 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 60,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers seat base loose fitting.

steering collumn slight play.

Fail 21 Jan 2012 60,726 miles

drivers seat base loose fitting.

steering collumn slight play.

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,678 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wheel rim damaged

rear hatch latch faulty

track rod end covers split

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,012 miles

both track rod end dust covers split

fibreglass joint in o/s/r wheel arch bit loose?

Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,866 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 43,861 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

free play on column to dash mount

pas front seat bolt missing from floor mount

track rod ends both rubbers torn

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,165 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,470 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 37,470 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

o/s rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,257 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 33,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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W435 LBT is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W435 LBT, 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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W435 LBT is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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