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X252 BNE

2000 Reliant Robin

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,078 mi
Last recorded46,078 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 BNE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 46,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 45,070 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 44,001 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 42,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 41,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 39,741 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,788 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,098 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 29,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,859 miles

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)

front seats do not latch to floor.

Fail 15 May 2014 26,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

front seats do not latch to floor.

small cracks in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall, but no ply or cords exposed.

Pass 22 May 2013 25,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,549 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 25,549 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,608 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 23,366 miles

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

front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,366 miles

front tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Aug 2009 22,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,012 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,383 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 17,383 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 15,457 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 15,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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X252 BNE is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Purple 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 X252 BNE, 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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X252 BNE is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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