MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
oil leak from engine
Excessive Blue Oil From Exhaust
Rear Prop Shaft UJ Excessive Play
Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
prop shaft ujworn
Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
prop shaft ujworn
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Road wheel slightly damaged showing signs of corrosion (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
oil leak
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in king pin
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in front tyre
play in king pin
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hand brake cable frayed o/s
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hand brake cable frayed o/s
slight corrosion on all brake pipes
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
slight corrosion on all brake pipes
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P256 LFL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P256 LFL, 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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P256 LFL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 January 1997.
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