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P256 LFL

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,111 mi
Last recorded62,111 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 LFL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 62,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,347 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 61,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,249 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 60,249 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,874 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,286 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 57,286 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 56,709 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,526 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 55,526 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 52,447 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 52,447 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,915 miles

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

play in king pin

Fail 28 Jan 2012 50,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,378 miles

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

hand brake cable frayed o/s

Fail 22 Jan 2011 41,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,650 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 23 Jan 2010 34,458 miles

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

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,491 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 32,479 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,951 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,759 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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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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