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Y171 RBD

2001 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,791 mi
Last recorded2,791 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 RBD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 2,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 2,563 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 2,517 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2014 2,469 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 2,132 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 2,130 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 1,699 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 1,180 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 422 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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Y171 RBD is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y171 RBD, 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 Y171 RBD registered?

Y171 RBD is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y171 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y171 RBD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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