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X748 VUF

2000 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,196 mi
Last recorded46,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 VUF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 46,196 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 43,041 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 43,041 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 41,790 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 41,790 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure slencer (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 37,645 miles

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 37,624 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyre slightly worn

Fail 30 Oct 2021 37,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyre slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,544 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 37,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,230 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 35,230 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 33,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

radiator showing signs of weeping

Fail 12 Oct 2018 33,309 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fan belt requires adjustment

radiator showing signs of weeping

Pass 6 Dec 2017 31,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,030 miles

hazards flash rate high

Fail 19 Apr 2017 31,016 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven offside better (3.7.B.2)

Hazards flash quickly

Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,825 miles

nearside rear brake effort

Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,061 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,968 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,635 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,939 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,594 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,747 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 18,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,536 miles

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

slight play in steering box

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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X748 VUF is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X748 VUF, 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 X748 VUF registered?

X748 VUF is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X748 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X748 VUF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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