MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front slight play in king pin
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
oil leak
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
Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
general corrosion to brake and suspension components
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
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel filler cap seal starting to perish
nearside front headlamp aim pattern slight interaction
front wheel bearing noisy not rough
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
brake pipes over rear axle starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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