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P198 TEU

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,861 mi
Last recorded35,861 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 TEU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2021 35,861 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2021 35,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,962 miles

fuel tank corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 33,951 miles

Central Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Central Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

fuel tank corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 33,886 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside indicators flashing slower than nearside

Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,886 miles

offside indicators flashing slower than nearside

Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,222 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,516 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,765 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,343 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,376 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,814 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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P198 TEU is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green 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 P198 TEU, 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 P198 TEU registered?

P198 TEU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P198 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 TEU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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