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P177 WUM

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,196 mi
Last recorded97,196 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 WUM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,196 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 97,192 miles

Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

king pin showing play

Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,409 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,542 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

front king-pin assembly has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2023 91,529 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all not working (4.4.1 (e))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

front king-pin assembly has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2022 91,207 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,115 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 91,069 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 91,069 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,046 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 91,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 90,970 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 90,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,164 miles

Headlamps on max high non adjustable

Rear wiper split

Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,088 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

wet test

Pass 26 Jan 2012 88,028 miles

Front brake shoes slight play

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,591 miles

all rear leaf spring bushes cracking

both rear shock bushes cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2011 86,591 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all rear leaf spring bushes cracking

both rear shock bushes cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,866 miles

rear shock absorbers and rear leaf spring bushes are starting to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,912 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 80,907 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 73,870 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,950 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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P177 WUM is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P177 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 P177 WUM registered?

P177 WUM is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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