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P29 XNW

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,462 mi
Last recorded54,462 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 XNW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,462 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,459 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,439 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 51,865 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,865 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,841 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 49,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,125 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 46,125 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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P29 XNW is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P29 XNW, 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 P29 XNW registered?

P29 XNW is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P29 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 XNW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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