MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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?
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?
Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Propshaft component defective
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)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for P196 XAP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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