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Y736 GMB

2001 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,589 mi
Last recorded66,589 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 GMB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,589 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 66,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 61,872 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,365 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/F fog light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,284 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,220 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 57,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,424 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,070 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 55,060 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 54,265 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,325 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,325 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,683 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,122 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 42,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,423 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,357 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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Y736 GMB is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y736 GMB, 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 Y736 GMB registered?

Y736 GMB is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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