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Y743 OFW

2001 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

18,232 mi
Last recorded18,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 OFW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 18,232 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 18,137 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 14,121 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 14,120 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 13,768 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 12,969 miles

- suspension/chassis components have various stages of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2022 12,309 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 11,726 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 11,726 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 9,877 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 7,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 7,890 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 4,991 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 4,955 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 1,257 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 1,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,792 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in kingpin

Fail 1 Aug 2013 26,792 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dash insecure o/s

slight play in kingpin

Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,371 miles

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

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,776 miles

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,359 miles

play in steering box

Fail 3 Aug 2009 21,357 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

play in steering box

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,450 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 20,400 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,734 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 19,728 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2005 18,345 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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Y743 OFW is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y743 OFW, 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 Y743 OFW registered?

Y743 OFW is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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