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P37 HCH

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,919 mi
Last recorded92,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 HCH
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,319 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front lamp damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2016 90,319 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front lamp damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside & offside rear handbrake effort low.will require adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,071 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,711 miles

slight wear in king pin (steering)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 59,704 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight wear in king pin (steering)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,740 miles

fuel tank corroded around sender unit.

nearside rear axle hub seal leaking.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,143 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 40,143 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,915 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 25,908 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 24,318 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 24,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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P37 HCH is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P37 HCH, 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 P37 HCH registered?

P37 HCH is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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