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WF02 BYO

2002 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,668 mi
Last recorded14,668 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Reliant Robin36,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 BYO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 14,668 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 14,668 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working Nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 14,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear springs weak (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine back plate insecure

engine mount broken

oil leak

rear wiperblade split

Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,051 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres cracking

engine backplate insecure

n/s/r leaf spring moved on front bush

Fail 7 Mar 2015 14,051 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

all tyres cracking

engine backplate insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r leaf spring moved on front bush

Pass 13 Feb 2014 13,454 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine/gearbox backplate insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2014 13,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine/gearbox backplate insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,750 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

advise play in engine mounts

Fail 27 Feb 2013 12,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

advise play in engine mounts

advise steering notchy

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,770 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine / gearbox backplate slight play

Fail 29 Feb 2012 11,770 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine / gearbox backplate slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,993 miles

Oil leak

track rod rubbers split

Fail 1 Mar 2011 10,993 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

track rod rubbers split

Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,503 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r leaf spring bush moved

Fail 4 Mar 2010 9,503 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r leaf spring bush moved

Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,324 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 8,324 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 7,355 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,355 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 6,552 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 6,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 5,464 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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WF02 BYO is a 2002 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,227 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 WF02 BYO, 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 24 years old, this Reliant Robin is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WF02 BYO is a 2002 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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