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W558 COV

2000 Reliant Robin

Bronze Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,708 mi
Last recorded8,708 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 COV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 8,708 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 8,028 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 6,623 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

leaf spring bushes deteriorated

o/s/f + n/s/f seatbelt stalks corroded

radiator insecure

slight play in prop UJ

Fail 20 Dec 2018 6,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to front flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. runner corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended corroded (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended corroded (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position lock mechanism missing (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame rubber mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

leaf spring bushes deteriorated

o/s/f + n/s/f seatbelt stalks corroded

radiator insecure

slight play in prop UJ

Pass 1 Feb 2018 5,632 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 2,836 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE CABLE TOUCHING EXHAUST

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,610 miles

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

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

advise handbrake cable touching exhaust

Fail 19 Aug 2014 90,610 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

advise handbrake cable touching exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,800 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear leaf spring bushes perished

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,653 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 74,650 miles

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

fuel tank breather deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,948 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,116 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,788 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,193 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 30,192 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,382 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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W558 COV is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Bronze with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W558 COV, 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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W558 COV is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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