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X298 ERO

2000 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,072 mi
Last recorded63,072 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 ERO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear advise cut in tyre wall

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,707 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,132 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 62,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,824 miles

slight play front hub

Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,824 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play front hub

Pass 3 May 2012 59,583 miles

rear tyres close to limit, slight play king pin

Fail 3 May 2012 59,583 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear tyres close to limit, slight play king pin

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,828 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 56,828 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 52,596 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 47,251 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 47,249 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,307 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 45,268 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,068 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 42,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise steering balljoint rubbers split

front tyre showing wear os edge

osf mirror glass loose in unit

travel in footbrake

Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,843 miles

front steering arm balljoint rubbers split

osr light unit colour poor

outer wear front tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2006 38,790 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

track rod balljoint rubbers split

wear on edge front tyre

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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X298 ERO is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X298 ERO, 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 X298 ERO registered?

X298 ERO is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X298 ERO safe to buy?

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