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W534 RYC

2000 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

91,199 mi
Last recorded91,199 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW534 RYC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,199 miles

slight play in the king pin

Pass 16 Apr 2025 91,146 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and the bolt is slightly bent (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight oil leak from engine and rear diff

slight play in the kingpin

Pass 22 Apr 2024 90,401 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 90,401 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 87,597 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,926 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel tank wet but no smell of fuel

Fail 29 Mar 2021 85,926 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel tank wet but no smell of fuel

Pass 21 Nov 2019 84,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 84,226 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,682 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also steering control arm has slight play in ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 82,682 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also steering control arm has slight play in ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,722 miles

front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front across front wheel and rear across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,730 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 76,730 miles

Driver's seat insecure slider for seat corrded (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,916 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 74,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,457 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 74,457 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,950 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 72,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 72,281 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 67,815 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,962 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 54,962 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering arm

rear silencer loose on join

Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,462 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 24,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 22,595 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 19,660 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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W534 RYC is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W534 RYC, 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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W534 RYC is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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