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P290 DNL

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,085 mi
Last recorded38,085 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 DNL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,085 miles

slight play in front kingpin

Fail 17 Jul 2015 38,085 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

slight play in front kingpin

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,505 miles

slight play in front kingpin

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,998 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 34,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,087 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 32,087 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in front kingpin with slight lift in kingpin

Fail 27 Sep 2011 29,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in front kingpin with slight lift in kingpin

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,068 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,459 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 14,595 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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P290 DNL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P290 DNL, 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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P290 DNL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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