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P282 KJB

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

46,992 mi
Last recorded46,992 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 KJB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 46,992 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

gear lever insecure

Pass 29 May 2018 46,970 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,962 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 44,554 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush front shock lower bush worn (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 42,660 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front exhaust bracket missing but still supported

Pass 30 May 2014 41,073 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 41,073 miles

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

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

Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 39,389 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 39,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 37,640 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 37,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 36,110 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 36,109 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 34,180 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 34,178 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 32,124 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 32,122 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2008 29,810 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 29,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 May 2007 27,345 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 27,362 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2006 25,342 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 25,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P282 KJB is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P282 KJB, 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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P282 KJB is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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