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P396 BUX

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,231 mi
Last recorded19,231 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 BUX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 19,231 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 18,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 18,436 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 18,171 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 18,171 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 17,674 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,331 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,256 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

front tyre slightly worn on offside

Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,937 miles

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

o/s/r fog lamp inop.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 15,193 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,193 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 14,812 miles

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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P396 BUX is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P396 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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P396 BUX is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P396 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 BUX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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