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X814 VWU

2001 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,906 mi
Last recorded55,906 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 VWU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,906 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 55,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 54,478 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 54,476 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 54,329 miles

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2023 53,663 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 30 Nov 2023 53,663 miles

Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Nov 2022 53,208 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,347 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 52,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 51,927 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,279 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 51,278 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake binding on (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,346 miles

Diff noisy

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,672 miles

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

diff noisy

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,940 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 48,940 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,827 miles

Nearside play in steering arm joint

brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,773 miles

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

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

diff/noisy

foot brake excess travel

oil leak n/s rear back plate

play in steering box

Fail 18 Nov 2014 46,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

diff/noisy

foot brake excess travel

oil leak n/s rear back plate

play in steering box

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,055 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 45,055 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,517 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat runner corroded

oil leak n/s rear

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,463 miles

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

oil leak from diff

oil leak n/s rear back plate

play in steering box

Fail 29 Nov 2011 41,463 miles

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

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

oil leak from diff

oil leak n/s rear back plate

play in steering box

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,692 miles

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

diff noisy

play in steering box

Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,970 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 35,970 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,585 miles

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

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

diff noisy

Fail 25 Nov 2008 33,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

diff noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,398 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 26,398 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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X814 VWU is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X814 VWU, 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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X814 VWU is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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