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P405 LWP

1997 Reliant Robin LX

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,829 mi
Last recorded52,829 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin LX40,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 LWP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 52,829 miles

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

front tyre wearing on both outer edges

n/s rear tyre deterioating

Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,829 miles

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyre wearing on both outer edges

n/s rear deterioation

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,939 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 49,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,011 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,617 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 39,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,281 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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P405 LWP is a 1997 Reliant Robin LX in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 40,016 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P405 LWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P405 LWP is a 1997 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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