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X974 VUA

2000 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,317 mi
Last recorded41,317 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 VUA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 41,317 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 41,280 miles

Central Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 40,521 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 39,941 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,902 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 39,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded/deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 39,021 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 39,020 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 38,020 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 36,197 miles

Front swinging arm corroded.

Nearside Rear leaf spring shackle plate corroded.

Offside Rear leaf spring shackle plate corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,076 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,154 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 32,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 31,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,025 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,246 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,309 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,530 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,912 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,637 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 13,887 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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X974 VUA is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X974 VUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X974 VUA registered?

X974 VUA is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X974 VUA safe to buy?

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