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X327 YEC

2001 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,915 mi
Last recorded94,915 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX327 YEC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 94,915 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight up and down movement in steering column

Pass 7 Apr 2025 93,436 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight up and down movement in steering column

Fail 3 Apr 2025 93,384 miles

Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight up and down movement in steering column

Pass 20 May 2024 90,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm close to excess (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

steering column has slight movement up and down

Fail 16 Apr 2024 90,431 miles

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm close to excess (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 86,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering column

Fail 6 Apr 2023 86,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,436 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door hard to open

slight play in steering coloumn

Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,710 miles

rear door hard to open

steering slightly stiff

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 72,045 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 72,045 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 67,637 miles

interior mirror not fitted ,time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2017 64,905 miles

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2017 64,905 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 62,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 58,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 51,016 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 45,380 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 42,575 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,012 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

trackrod rubbers deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2011 39,012 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel tank breather pipe deteriorated

trackrod rubbers deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,635 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 35,635 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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X327 YEC is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 31,546 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 X327 YEC, 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 25 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X327 YEC is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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