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P179 UUA

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,562 mi
Last recorded88,562 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 UUA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 88,562 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 88,541 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Gearbox tunnel has been modified to accommodate new seats

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,528 miles

Oil leak sump corroded ()

front tyre perished

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,137 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 88,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail nut not tight (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 86,882 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 86,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,172 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 84,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,484 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,155 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 64,209 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 58,236 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 51,391 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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P179 UUA is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P179 UUA, 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 P179 UUA registered?

P179 UUA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P179 UUA safe to buy?

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