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X171 ARP

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,003 mi
Last recorded60,003 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 ARP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 60,003 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 60,003 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 58,784 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 58,784 miles

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

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

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 57,762 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 57,762 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 57,762 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 56,700 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 56,700 miles

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 55,563 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 55,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,375 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 54,375 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,697 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 52,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,886 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 50,886 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,640 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 48,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,422 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 46,422 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,848 miles

steering box has a slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 43,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering box has a slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,011 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,393 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 37,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s parking brake low effort

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,943 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,295 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2009 33,292 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,691 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,842 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,096 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 25,966 miles

Centre Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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X171 ARP is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X171 ARP, 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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X171 ARP is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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