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P245 CTA

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,009 mi
Last recorded65,009 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 CTA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,009 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust slight corrosion

mismatched wheels fitted to rear

o/s/r foglight lense insecure

play in kingpin

Fail 20 Feb 2013 65,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust slight corrosion

mismatched wheels fitted to rear

o/s/r bumper split

o/s/r foglight lense insecure

play in kingpin

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,251 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

engine mount broken

Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,251 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

engine mount broken

tank breather pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,243 miles

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

trackrod rubbers split

Fail 23 Feb 2011 63,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

fuel filler pipe clip insecure

trackrod rubbers split

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,505 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,652 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 58,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,868 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 49,859 miles

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise handbrake rubbing against exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,617 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 45,608 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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P245 CTA 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 57.1%.

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 P245 CTA, 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 P245 CTA registered?

P245 CTA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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