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P351 VFH

1996 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

6,722 mi
Last recorded6,722 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 VFH
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 6,722 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 6,722 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 2,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,739 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front king pin bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 95,955 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam kingpin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,229 miles

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam kingpin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlight reflector wearing (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,882 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,316 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,161 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,254 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,564 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,221 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 44,134 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,598 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,262 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 36,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,246 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 28,949 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 28,949 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P351 VFH is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 43,442 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 P351 VFH, 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 30 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P351 VFH registered?

P351 VFH is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P351 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 VFH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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