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X978 VUA

2001 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,201 mi
Last recorded20,201 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 VUA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 20,201 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking in walls

Pass 20 Dec 2016 19,483 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 18,789 miles

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 17,979 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 17,018 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 16,103 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 15,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 15,127 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 13,946 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 12,842 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 11,615 miles

Oil leak

engine fan belt heard and found to be loose during test.

engine oil level found low when checked for test.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 11,614 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

engine fan belt heard and found to be loose during test.

engine oil level found low when checked for test.

no key found for locking fuel cap,required at retest.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 10,335 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 2 Jan 2007 8,717 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 8,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 7,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 7,063 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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X978 VUA is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X978 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 25 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X978 VUA registered?

X978 VUA is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X978 VUA safe to buy?

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