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X859 CDM

2000 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,149 mi
Last recorded42,149 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 CDM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 42,149 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 41,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 40,817 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,118 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 40,118 miles

Central Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 39,336 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Nov 2020 38,062 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seat runner corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/R + N/S/R leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Offside Front seatbelt mount nut deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Radiator deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S/R + N/S/R shocks deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 38,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator/tail light (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seat runner corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/R + N/S/R leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Offside Front seatbelt mount nut deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Propshaft bolt insecure

Radiator deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S/R + N/S/R shocks deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,760 miles

brake hoses perished

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

rear shackle bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,364 miles

both headlamps poor pattern

Fail 12 Sep 2018 35,364 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamps poor pattern

Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,083 miles

brake fluid a bit low

brake hoses slightly perished

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,400 miles

oil leak

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 18 Oct 2016 32,400 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,468 miles

diff weeping oil

Fail 13 Oct 2015 30,468 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Braking system leaking pipe union (3.6.A.1)

diff weeping oil

Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,975 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 27,287 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,287 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,142 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre side wall worn

Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,136 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre side wall worn

travel on brake pedal

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,696 miles

advise o/s/r road wheel showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2011 24,696 miles

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

advise o/s/r road wheel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,648 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank breather hose deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2010 22,648 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

fuel tank breather hose deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,303 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 20,303 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,758 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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X859 CDM is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Silver 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 X859 CDM, 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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X859 CDM is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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