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X161 ATE

2000 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,593 mi
Last recorded42,593 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 ATE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 42,593 miles

Engine backplate / gearbox play.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Bumper damage.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat runner corroded.

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Slight coolant leak.

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S/R + N/S/R leaf spring bushed deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,399 miles

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

Coolant leak.

Engine oil leak.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Bumper damage.

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Anchor slight corrosion. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat runner corroded.

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Anchor slight corrosion. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S/R + N/S/R leaf spring bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 41,869 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Bumper damage.

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Anchor point corrosion. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat runner corroded.

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Anchor point corrosion. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak.

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

Rear O/S/R + N/S/R leaf spring bushed deteriorated.

Slight coolant leak.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 41,364 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable. (1.1.15 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Bumper damage.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,692 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,679 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front brake pipe slight deterioration

fuel tank corroded

rear brake hose slight deterioration

slight leak from radiator

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2020 39,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front brake pipe slight deterioration

fuel tank corroded

rear brake hose slight deterioration

slight leak from radiator

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,475 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front + rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front shock corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush + bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush + bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel tank corrded

oil leak

slight leak from radiator

Fail 9 Aug 2019 38,469 miles

Front Brake slack adjuster has abnormal movement (1.1.18 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front + rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front shock corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened A frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush + bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush + bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel tank corrded

oil leak

slight leak from radiator

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,437 miles

Coolant leak very slight leak, top of radiator ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush + bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush + bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

kingpin slight play.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,685 miles

Oil leak ()

slight play in kingpin

Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,105 miles

kingpin slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,237 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,238 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

kingpin slight play

Fail 31 Jul 2014 25,238 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

high beam tell tale not working

kingpin slight play

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,010 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 22,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres perished

Both rear hub oil seals leaking

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank corroded

No main beam tell tale

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

Offside fog lamp dim

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,682 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 21,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,616 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

gear oil leaking from both rear half shafts not affecting braking

tow bar ball off set to the right of the vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 13,923 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 13,914 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 9,262 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 8,724 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 7,659 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 6,678 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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X161 ATE is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X161 ATE, 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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X161 ATE is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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