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P196 XAP

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,497 mi
Last recorded79,497 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 XAP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside forward towbar bolt through chassis box section may not be fully tight?

signs of standing-exhaust steady bracket corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2014 79,479 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside forward towbar bolt through chassis box section may not be fully tight?

signs of standing-exhaust steady bracket corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,153 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside forward towbar bolt through chassis box section may not be fully tight?

Fail 31 Oct 2013 79,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside forward towbar bolt through chassis box section may not be fully tight?

Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,431 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,431 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Jan 2009 69,437 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,204 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,548 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 64,547 miles

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 61,462 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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P196 XAP is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P196 XAP, 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 P196 XAP registered?

P196 XAP is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P196 XAP safe to buy?

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