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WA51 GFV

2001 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,773 mi
Last recorded47,773 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 GFV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 47,773 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 47,638 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 42,802 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2024 42,801 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 41,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 22 May 2023 41,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2021 40,716 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 40,135 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 38,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 36,154 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,354 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,528 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,384 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

alternator drive belt excessively loose

Fail 10 Jun 2014 29,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

alternator drive belt excessively loose

Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,792 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 27,792 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,037 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,512 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight corrosion to a frame. also slight corrosion to rear suspension.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 22,214 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fuel tank corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,214 miles

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

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)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 19,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 19,240 miles

Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 5 Apr 2008 19,240 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Apr 2007 16,258 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

n/s and o/s rear shockabsorber covers corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,258 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

n/s and o/s rear shockabsorber covers corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,184 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s o/s rearshock absorber covers corroded.

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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WA51 GFV is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 31,546 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 WA51 GFV, 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 25 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA51 GFV is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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