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P415 LWP

1996 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

2,177 mi
Last recorded2,177 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 LWP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 2,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 1,844 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 1,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 44 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 12 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 12 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inoperative (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,127 miles

Both front engine mountings-rubber bobbin broken

Fail 11 Apr 2017 40,126 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front engine mountings-rubber bobbin broken

Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,087 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 40,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,698 miles

slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 39,685 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,332 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

has slight play at steering box between sector shaft and drop link

n/s/f seat doesnt lock very well

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,322 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

has slight play at steering box between sector shaft and drop link

n/s/f seat doesnt lock very well

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,476 miles

both rear tyres perished 145/70/12

n/s headlamp pattern and output poor

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and center section pinholed

small play and lift in kingpin, needs greasing

Fail 27 Aug 2010 38,416 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished 145/70/12

n/s headlamp pattern and output poor

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and center section pinholed

small play and lift in kingpin, needs greasing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,974 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,274 miles

bottom hose leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,383 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 24,916 miles

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

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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P415 LWP is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P415 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 P415 LWP registered?

P415 LWP is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P415 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P415 LWP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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