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P112 MOF

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

35,431 mi
Last recorded35,431 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 MOF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 35,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 34,835 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 34,218 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 34,203 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,744 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 33,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 33,122 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 33,107 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,502 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 32,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 31,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,762 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 26,412 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle fitted with towbar but has no electrics fitted

battery insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 26,409 miles

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

main beam tell tale lamp inoperative

vehicle fitted with towbar but has no electrics fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,800 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,456 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 254,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,489 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,293 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 22,293 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,220 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 19,220 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,541 miles

washer bottle insecure

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2009 16,541 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

washer bottle insecure

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,500 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2008 13,499 miles

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,868 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 9,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P112 MOF is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 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 P112 MOF, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P112 MOF is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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