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P137 MDT

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

18,763 mi
Last recorded18,763 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 MDT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 18,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on pressure? perished/cracked side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 18,763 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 18,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 18,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,813 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

play in steering box

Fail 17 Aug 2017 17,813 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2016 17,170 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Front suspension 'A' frame slightly corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,679 miles

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

Front mudflap insecure

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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

engine breather pipes damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2015 16,679 miles

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

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

engine breather pipes damaged

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front mudflap insecure

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,710 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside parking brake has slightly lower effort

Fail 19 Aug 2014 15,710 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside parking brake has slightly lower effort

Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,670 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 13,694 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,694 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,650 miles

ns door mirror missing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,561 miles

nsf mirror missing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,443 miles

surface corrosion front suspension

Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,192 miles

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

advise surface corrosion front suspension !

Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,703 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 12,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P137 MDT is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P137 MDT, 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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What year was P137 MDT registered?

P137 MDT is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P137 MDT safe to buy?

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