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P282 UWT

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,545 mi
Last recorded36,545 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 UWT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 36,545 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 36,543 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 36,113 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 36,100 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 35,538 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 35,524 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 35,496 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Central Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 34,438 miles

brake pedal feels spongy

Fail 11 Jun 2021 34,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,525 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 30,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 29,722 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,072 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,913 miles

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

front brake pipes greased

radiator in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2012 27,913 miles

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

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

front brake pipes greased

radiator in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,703 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 26,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,832 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 22,832 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 20,565 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,975 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 18,971 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle "U" bolts, fitted out of position. adv attention..

Pass 24 May 2006 16,597 miles

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 UWT is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue 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 P282 UWT, 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 P282 UWT registered?

P282 UWT is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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