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X393 HFW

2000 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,937 mi
Last recorded84,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX393 HFW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

drivers seat insecure

travel on footbrake

Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

seat insecure slightly

travel on foot brake

Pass 17 May 2021 81,024 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 81,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 79,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,745 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,030 miles

Central 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,307 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,763 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

the front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 1 May 2014 48,602 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 48,597 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank correded

interior mirror missing

n/s/r wheel corroded

o/s headlight insecure

washer bottle mount broken

fuel breather corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

drivers seat frame corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,378 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,532 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,504 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,465 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 7 Feb 2011 48,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Feb 2010 48,401 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,401 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,328 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,272 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 48,272 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 47,995 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 47,863 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,545 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 44,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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X393 HFW is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X393 HFW, 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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X393 HFW is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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