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W48 UAB

2000 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,546 mi
Last recorded50,546 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 UAB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 48,812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 46,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 45,006 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,220 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,818 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 41,812 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 41,805 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,589 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 41,584 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

handbrake travel long

rear exhaust pipe mountin loose

Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,765 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 36,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust system very rusty

slight play in front king pin

steering arm rubbers split front

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,916 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 32,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W48 UAB is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W48 UAB, 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 W48 UAB registered?

W48 UAB is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W48 UAB safe to buy?

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