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P189 YFW

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,257 mi
Last recorded39,257 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 YFW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,257 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,257 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,352 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,027 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 36,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 34,965 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,965 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,419 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 31,417 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P189 YFW is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P189 YFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P189 YFW registered?

P189 YFW is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 July 1997.

Is P189 YFW safe to buy?

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