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W491 PHW

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,917 mi
Last recorded35,917 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 PHW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,917 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 35,913 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,635 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly cracked sidewalls

slight play front king pin

Fail 14 Feb 2019 33,329 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly cracked sidewalls

slight play front king pin

Pass 10 Feb 2018 32,767 miles

Front tyre wearing edge

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 32,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyre wearing edge

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,264 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 28,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,249 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,013 miles

Rear tyres perished

Steering arm ball joint gaitors split

Pass 26 May 2010 20,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,865 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,682 miles

n/s front wing mirror insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,266 miles

Rubber boots on steering arm perished and split

Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,397 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 16,397 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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W491 PHW is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 W491 PHW, 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 W491 PHW registered?

W491 PHW is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W491 PHW safe to buy?

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