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X976 VUA

2000 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,742 mi
Last recorded44,742 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 VUA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 44,742 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Some interaction rear lights

Some play in steering box

Fail 19 Nov 2025 44,742 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Some interaction rear lights

Some play in steering box

Pass 20 Nov 2024 43,647 miles

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

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

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

steering feels notchy

Pass 23 Nov 2023 42,291 miles

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

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

steering feels notchy

Pass 22 Nov 2022 41,076 miles

steering feels slightly notchy

Pass 17 Nov 2021 39,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

leaf spring bushes deteriorating

some interaction rear lights

Pass 19 Nov 2020 38,530 miles

all leaf spring bushes deteriorated

slight blow centre to rear exhaust box join

some interaction nearside rear lights

Fail 18 Nov 2020 38,517 miles

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

all leaf spring bushes deteriorated

slight blow centre to rear exhaust box join

some interaction nearside rear lights

Pass 21 Nov 2019 37,326 miles

some play in king pin

some play in steering box

Fail 20 Nov 2019 37,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

some play in king pin

some play in steering box

Pass 24 Nov 2018 35,128 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

some play in steering king pin

some wear in steering box

Pass 24 Nov 2017 33,151 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,762 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 28,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 25,180 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 25,156 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,063 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 22,022 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,701 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

some interaction rear lights

Fail 7 Nov 2012 18,695 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

both rear tyres tread cracking

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

some interaction rear lights

Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,898 miles

slight interaction rear lights

some play in steering box

Pass 25 Nov 2010 11,451 miles

Some play in king pin

some play in steering box shaft ( advise replacement of steering box before next MOT.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 11,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some play in king pin

some play in steering box shaft ( advise replacement of steering box before next MOT.

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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X976 VUA is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X976 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 X976 VUA registered?

X976 VUA is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X976 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X976 VUA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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