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P393 BUX

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,784 mi
Last recorded44,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 BUX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 44,784 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 44,782 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements n/s rear not working (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to see cords

Offside Rear Body has damage on underside but not affecting vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,416 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 42,413 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,410 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 35,001 miles

FRONT KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY O/K DAY OF TEST

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,001 miles

FRONT KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY O/K DAY OF TEST

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 31,502 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,931 miles

FRONT TYRE WILL NEED CHANGING VERY SOON

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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P393 BUX is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P393 BUX, 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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P393 BUX is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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