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X865 VYJ

2000 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,672 mi
Last recorded64,672 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 VYJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 64,672 miles

Boot lid component insecure Tail gate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Right hand not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure Outer runner loose in floor (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Very large oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,043 miles

All tyres under 3 mm in tread

Movement in top steering colume mounting

Fail 9 Aug 2017 61,931 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at gearbox mounting badly holed and blowing (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

All tyres under 3 mm in tread

Movement in top steering colume mounting

Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,410 miles

Dash board repaired

Exhaust very badly corroded around gearbox mounting

Front shock absorber top spring cup corroded

Front tyre edged off to 2.8 mm

Surface crack right hand rear lamp

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,010 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 54,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

High beam tell tale not working

Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,822 miles

nearside parking brake rather low efficiency

signs of standing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 52,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside parking brake rather low efficiency

signs of standing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,769 miles

signs of standing -rear lamp connections fragile and battery seems weak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,519 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,446 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,877 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,764 miles

front brake hose clearance rather marginal

Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,737 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,128 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 38,128 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,081 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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X865 VYJ is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X865 VYJ, 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 X865 VYJ registered?

X865 VYJ is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 December 2000.

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