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P247 CTA

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,440 mi
Last recorded83,440 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 CTA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,440 miles

Front king pin as slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,821 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 79,757 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 79,749 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,124 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 78,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,153 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,149 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 73,935 miles

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2017 73,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2016 71,134 miles

light surface cracking on rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 13 May 2016 71,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light surface cracking on rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2015 67,837 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear shock absorber shrould corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,382 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,382 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 63,144 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 62,081 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,081 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 59,300 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,300 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,019 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 56,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,235 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,537 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 48,536 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,717 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 45,717 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,308 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 44,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P247 CTA is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P247 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P247 CTA registered?

P247 CTA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P247 CTA safe to buy?

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