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X579 FRV

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,708 mi
Last recorded50,708 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 FRV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 50,708 miles

oil leak from diff

Fail 9 May 2022 50,703 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

oil leak from diff

Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,393 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 26 Mar 2021 50,393 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Dec 2019 50,326 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,139 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,695 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 49,695 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,154 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,490 miles

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

Nearside rear diff leaking oil

Fail 11 Dec 2015 48,490 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear diff leaking oil

Fail 4 Dec 2014 47,739 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,739 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,902 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,053 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,255 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 41,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,978 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 41,241 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mountings broken

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,241 miles

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

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

engine mountings broken

Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,414 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 35,414 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,237 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 30,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2005 25,110 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 25,110 miles

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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X579 FRV is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X579 FRV, 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 X579 FRV registered?

X579 FRV is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 October 2000.

Is X579 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X579 FRV shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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