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P327 NJN

1997 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,581 mi
Last recorded32,581 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 NJN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 32,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 30,990 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 29,829 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 29,829 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 29,120 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 29,095 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,106 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,759 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,978 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 23,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,939 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 23,932 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe split (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 23,725 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing in places

Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,361 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,756 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 22,752 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front engine mounts broken

possible fuel leak at pump area

wiper wearing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,856 miles

both engine rubber mountings broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,342 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 21,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,694 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 20,683 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,065 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 20,052 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,164 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 15,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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P327 NJN is a 1997 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P327 NJN, 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 P327 NJN registered?

P327 NJN is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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