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X403 HFW

2001 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,263 mi
Last recorded62,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX403 HFW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 62,263 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 62,263 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,910 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 61,910 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 61,910 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam on steering (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Slight corrosion tow bar

Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,773 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,581 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,983 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,368 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,168 miles

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

rear axle cable mounting brackets corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 57,690 miles

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

all tyres have age cracks

both rear tyres low on pressure

rear axle hand brake mounting brackets corroded and slightly weak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 55,945 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyre wearing on offside edge

main beam tel-tail light not working

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,945 miles

front tyre wearing on offside edge

main beam tel-tail light not working

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,981 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,981 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

noise from nearside rear noted on road brake test, requires investigation

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,028 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,028 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,889 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,616 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,947 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 25,947 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel tank rusty

n/s screen wash over shooting screen

Pass 17 Nov 2005 22,697 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2005 22,697 miles

Nearside Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front and rear track rod ends have perrished grease boots

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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X403 HFW 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 X403 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 25 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X403 HFW registered?

X403 HFW is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X403 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X403 HFW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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