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P169 WUM

1997 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,245 mi
Last recorded51,245 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 WUM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,245 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,663 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

N/S MIRROR BROKEN

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 50,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

N/S MIRROR BROKEN

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,465 miles

MAIN BEAM WARN LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 15 Feb 2012 47,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

MAIN BEAM WARN LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,415 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Feb 2011 45,415 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 Feb 2010 43,741 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,253 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,990 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P169 WUM is a 1997 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P169 WUM, 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 P169 WUM registered?

P169 WUM is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P169 WUM safe to buy?

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