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P181 ALJ

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,702 mi
Last recorded64,702 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 ALJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,702 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 64,702 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)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,774 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front number plate is damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate is damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,774 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 63,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,774 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Hole in rear exhaust

Near side head lamp in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,355 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 63,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,177 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 63,177 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,140 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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P181 ALJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue 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 P181 ALJ, 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 P181 ALJ registered?

P181 ALJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P181 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 ALJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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