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Reliant Robin

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 120 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

120

Best Year

2000 (84%)

Years Covered

3

About the Reliant Robin

The Reliant Robin has been tested 120 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (1998 to 2000), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2000 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 38 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 74%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 48,166 miles, while the newest (2000) averages 55,496 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 848cc)
£955
Road Tax
£20
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,380
Per month£115/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2000 details

How reliable is the Reliant Robin?

vs national average-4% (82% avg)
vs Reliant brand average-1% (79% avg)
Best to worst year spread10 percentage points

Reliant Robin by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200084%3855,496 mi
199975%5141,343 mi
199874%3148,166 mi

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