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P202 MBD

1997 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,383 mi
Last recorded8,383 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 MBD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,383 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 8,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 1,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 94,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,065 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 84,259 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 84,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,911 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 79,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Dec 2006 79,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Dec 2005 75,741 miles

slight play in front king pins

both front headlamp reflectors discoloured

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front wiper blade starting to split on ends

Fail 12 Dec 2005 75,687 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise:both front headlamp lenses starting to fade

advise:front wiper blade starting to split on ends

advise:slight play in front king pins

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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P202 MBD is a 1997 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P202 MBD, 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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P202 MBD is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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