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P346 MNC

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,022 mi
Last recorded93,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 MNC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 93,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,591 miles

1 of 2 rear exhaust mountings brocken

different size wheel rims front & rear axle

exhaust front pipe slight blow

front wheel appears to be sat at slight angle

gearbox mountings splitting

rear antiroll bar D bushes advanced wear

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,017 miles

steering box appears to have slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2010 72,894 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

h/brake cable fouling on exhaust

steering box appears to have slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,944 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe advanced corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2009 60,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front to rear brake pipe advanced corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,142 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

stonechip in n/s/f indicator lens

Fail 1 Apr 2008 56,110 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

stonechip in n/s/f indicator lens

Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,520 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 48,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear number plate poor condition but still legible and secure

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,070 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 34,070 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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P346 MNC is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P346 MNC, 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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P346 MNC is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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