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P170 YYG

1996 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

59,248 mi
Last recorded59,248 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 YYG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,248 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2020 59,248 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,051 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,051 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 58,768 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play ADVISE REPLACE (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 58,768 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play ADVISE REPLACE (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 48,841 miles

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 May 2016 48,833 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed first catch only (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,353 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer bottle insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2014 48,349 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer bottle insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,411 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear light lens faded

washer bottle insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2013 47,407 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear light lens faded

washer bottle insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,460 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

NEARSIDE STOP/TAILIGHT LES FADING-BORDERLINE PASS

hazard switch

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,435 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,602 miles

rear shock absorber shrouds corroding.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 44,602 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

rear shock absorber shrouds corroding.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,775 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 43,770 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,818 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,530 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 41,526 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,940 miles

offside front indicator repaired with tape

Fail 17 Jul 2006 39,936 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

steering box free play

Pass 1 Aug 2005 38,153 miles

osr wheel bearing

wiper blade

Fail 29 Jul 2005 38,137 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

osr wheel bearing

wiper blade slight cut on rubber

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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P170 YYG is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P170 YYG, 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 P170 YYG registered?

P170 YYG is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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