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P173 WUM

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,562 mi
Last recorded34,562 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 WUM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 34,562 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tailgate corroded close to O/S hinge

Pass 15 Apr 2025 34,377 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 34,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 34,364 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 34,353 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 34,185 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,122 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake cables corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,107 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S engine mount loose

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2019 34,106 miles

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

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

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S engine mount loose

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 34,082 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking Pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sump corroded and leaking

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,008 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 33,994 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ends (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,760 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 33,758 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,678 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,776 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,677 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,708 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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P173 WUM is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P173 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 P173 WUM registered?

P173 WUM is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P173 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 WUM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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