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P249 CTA

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,436 mi
Last recorded69,436 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 CTA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 69,436 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Front king pin slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,453 miles

Front slight play in king pin

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2023 67,450 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight play in king pin

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,718 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,211 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 61,899 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 61,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,536 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,999 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 54,999 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on mud flap bracket (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,984 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyre worn on edges

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 51,984 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyre worn on edges

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,852 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

general corosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,386 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 46,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,773 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,200 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

nearside front headlamp aim pattern slight interaction

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,278 miles

front wheel bearing noisy not rough

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,398 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,281 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 34,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,333 miles

brake pipes over rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,108 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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P249 CTA is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P249 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 P249 CTA registered?

P249 CTA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P249 CTA safe to buy?

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