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P38 LYC

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

80,394 mi
Last recorded80,394 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 LYC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 80,360 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel tank deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2024 80,360 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel tank deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 79,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,843 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,797 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,273 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,273 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,632 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 74,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 69,881 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,017 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,602 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s headlight water ingress

Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,602 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s headlight water ingress

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,904 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 62,872 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,317 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 59,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,730 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,500 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 53,500 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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P38 LYC is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P38 LYC, 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 P38 LYC registered?

P38 LYC is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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