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P402 LWP

1996 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,859 mi
Last recorded59,859 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 LWP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 59,859 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 59,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in the headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 59,715 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front kingpin has play

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2025 59,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,950 miles

Central Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fuel tank breather pipe deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,497 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 59,497 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,889 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 58,889 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,036 miles

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 56,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,250 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 55,250 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,437 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 53,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,611 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 51,562 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,546 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 49,424 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,441 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 47,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,653 miles

both boots on draglink split

Pass 16 Aug 2005 41,996 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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P402 LWP is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P402 LWP, 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 P402 LWP registered?

P402 LWP is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P402 LWP safe to buy?

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