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X271 VVY

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,915 mi
Last recorded79,915 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 VVY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 79,915 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 78,698 miles

Blue smoke from exhaust (engine) at idle speed

Lower Chassis, suspension and braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,080 miles

Central Rear Suspension, chassis and braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Engine producing exuberant amounts of blue smoke on idle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,449 miles

Exhaust has excessive oil fumes

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 77,431 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has excessive oil fumes

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 76,444 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,460 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed pump to carb (7.2.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014
Fail 19 Apr 2014

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,922 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 56,894 miles

Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,919 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 42,915 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 33,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,243 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,684 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,988 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyre at limit

front wiper split

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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X271 VVY is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X271 VVY, 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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What year was X271 VVY registered?

X271 VVY is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X271 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X271 VVY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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