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X679 BFJ

2001 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,850 mi
Last recorded23,850 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX679 BFJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,850 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,011 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 23,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,283 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,042 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 19,042 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside 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)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine backplate insecure

exhaust slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre slight deterioration

Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,298 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,498 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 10,337 miles

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

os door mirror loose

water hose leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2009 9,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,823 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 8,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 5,439 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 5,439 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 4,278 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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X679 BFJ is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X679 BFJ, 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 X679 BFJ registered?

X679 BFJ is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X679 BFJ safe to buy?

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