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Y291 FOD

2001 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,668 mi
Last recorded50,668 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 FOD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,668 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 50,614 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,626 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,852 miles

slight play in king pin

Fail 22 Jul 2015 42,844 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

slight play in king pin

Pass 18 Apr 2014 37,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 36,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,524 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,521 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 30,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,762 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 28,762 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dust covers on drag link ends split.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,308 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 24,308 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y291 FOD is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y291 FOD, 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 Y291 FOD registered?

Y291 FOD is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y291 FOD safe to buy?

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