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P123 ODM

1996 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,485 mi
Last recorded76,485 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 ODM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 76,485 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 76,466 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam Excessive play in the front wheel king pin (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,441 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 76,441 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 73,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,855 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 71,855 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,163 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 70,138 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Possible O/S/R brake cylinder leaking (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,450 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 66,912 miles

All three tyres cracked and perished

Oil leak

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance during application

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,859 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,052 miles

some play front king ping idle high

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,368 miles

Coolant leak

Emissions are slightly smokey

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil leak from gearbox & rear diff

Fail 7 Mar 2015 58,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Emissions are slightly smokey

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil leak from gearbox & rear diff

Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,166 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 55,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2012 45,977 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,870 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,897 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 43,869 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,733 miles

N/S HEAD LAMP AIM JUST ON LIMIT

Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,928 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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P123 ODM is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1996 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 43,442 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 P123 ODM, 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 30 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P123 ODM registered?

P123 ODM is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P123 ODM safe to buy?

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