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P215 SUB

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,553 mi
Last recorded76,553 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 SUB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 76,553 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements sticking on (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working mean beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working all 3 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working mean beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear seats removed

Nearside Rear brake or hafe shaft leaking

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2019 76,401 miles

slight oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 5 May 2018 75,050 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from axle hub oil seal

Pass 6 May 2017 72,489 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 72,393 miles

Gear oil appearing on nearside wheel backplate, not affecting brake.

Parking brake slightly weak on offside wheel.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,095 miles

Condensation in n/s headlamp

Engine and gearbox mounts deteriorating

Engine oil leak

Front brake slight grab - adjusters seized.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 70,260 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 70,183 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate weather damaged

All 3 shockabsorber bushes deteriorating

Clutch pivot seized

Engine emits small amount of blue smoke

Nearside engine and gearbox mounts split

Offside headlamp adjuster broken

Pass 31 May 2012 68,301 miles

Blue smoke emitted from tail pipe

Damage to inner rims on front and n/s/r wheels

Headlamp adjusters inoperative , advise to have replaced/repaired

N/s/f engine mount weak

O/s fuel tank strap weak

nearside front indicator lamp cracked

Fail 31 May 2012 68,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Blue smoke emitted from tail pipe

Damage to inner rims on front and n/s/r wheels

N/s/f engine mount weak

O/s fuel tank strap weak

Pass 18 May 2011 64,786 miles

Front tyre is wearing on edge and lowest measurable tread is approx 3mm

Fail 18 May 2011 64,786 miles

Front tyre is wearing on edge and lowest measurable tread is approx 3mm

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 61,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,593 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,936 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 40,809 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 40,809 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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P215 SUB is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 P215 SUB, 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 P215 SUB registered?

P215 SUB is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P215 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 SUB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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