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P204 DSA

1997 Reliant Robin

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

3,847 mi
Last recorded3,847 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 DSA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 3,847 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted and very close to tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp beam defectors fitted

lift in king pins

Fail 5 Jan 2026 3,783 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted and very close to tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp beam defectors fitted

lift in king pins

Pass 6 Dec 2024 96,278 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 96,100 miles

Front Position lamp not working OS and NS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 87,670 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 87,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,642 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 86,639 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,839 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,717 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 7,372 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven low 51% (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Battery Fitted Inside Car Behind Nsf Seat & Insecure

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 7,371 miles

Brake cable insecure Cable Not Seated In Hand Lever Roller (3.5.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Damaged By Exhaust (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven Low 35% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid miss screen (8.2.3)

Battery Fitted Inside Car Behind Nsf Seat & Insecure

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 73,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,109 miles

play front suspension

play steering

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,961 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 66,755 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,699 miles

Centre Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 65,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2009 63,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,525 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 36,525 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,613 miles

front to rear brake pipe heavily greased

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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P204 DSA is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P204 DSA, 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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P204 DSA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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