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W831 HBJ

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,475 mi
Last recorded52,475 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 HBJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 52,475 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 52,475 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 51,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front kingpin has slight play

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 49,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front king pin has slight play advise grease and recheck

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Upper steering column bush has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front kingpin has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2022 44,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front kingpin has slight play

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 42,679 miles

Front king pin has slight play

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 42,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front king pin has slight play

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,460 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 28,460 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,175 miles

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,137 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,750 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,185 miles

near-side rear brake backplate is contaminated with oil,suspect that the half-shaft bearing seal is faulty.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,365 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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W831 HBJ is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 W831 HBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W831 HBJ registered?

W831 HBJ is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W831 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W831 HBJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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