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P254 WHB

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,110 mi
Last recorded44,110 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 WHB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,110 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

advise condition and operation of gear lever

advise condition of front exhaust mounting clip

advise handbrake travel

advise, rear diff, lot of wear

clutch pedal stiff in operation

nearside indicators slow in operation

offside reverse light not working

Fail 13 Mar 2013 43,948 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

advise condition and operation of gear lever

advise condition of front exhaust mounting clip

advise handbrake travel

advise, rear diff, lot of wear

clutch pedal stiff in operation

nearside indicators slow in operation

offside reverse light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,109 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 39,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,178 miles

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

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,868 miles

front king pin slight play

Pass 6 May 2009 31,229 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,966 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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P254 WHB is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P254 WHB, 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 P254 WHB registered?

P254 WHB is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P254 WHB safe to buy?

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