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P27 SVL

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

47,280 mi
Last recorded47,280 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 SVL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,280 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 47,280 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

off side front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 13 Mar 2019 46,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear, off side rear and front tyres perishing

slight wear/play in steering box

Fail 13 Feb 2018 45,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear, off side rear and front tyres perishing

slight wear/play in steering box

Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly perished (4.1.E.1)

front tyre perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2016 43,756 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly perished (4.1.E.1)

front tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,492 miles

Near side rear tyre badly perished.

Off side front door lock faulty.

Off side rear and front tyre perishing.

Screen washers poor.

Fail 23 Dec 2014 41,492 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near side rear tyre badly perished.

Off side front door lock faulty.

Off side rear and front tyre perishing.

Screen washers poor.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,520 miles

Near side rear thre perishing.

Off side rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 40,520 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Near side rear thre perishing.

Off side rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,520 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wiper blade rubber splitting.

Near side rear tyre perishing.

Off side rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,454 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 39,454 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,015 miles

Near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing.

Off side rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 12 May 2011 37,015 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing.

Off side rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 34,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

fuel pipe coming out of tank close to tow bar bent and adjoining hose as slight split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,504 miles

fuel pipe coming out of tank close to tow bar bent and adjoining hose as slight split

Fail 2 Jun 2010 34,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 20 May 2009 30,880 miles

frony number plte slightly deteriorated

fuel breather chaffed on tow bar

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,105 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 29,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Interior mirror missing

Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,266 miles

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

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

slight end float in steering box

Pass 2 Nov 2005 26,231 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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P27 SVL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 P27 SVL, 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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P27 SVL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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