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P418 LWP

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,633 mi
Last recorded41,633 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 LWP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 41,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,325 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 41,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,002 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 40,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine mounts broken

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,430 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,430 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,944 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,297 miles

oil leak at brake back plate

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak at brake back plate

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,116 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 38,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,768 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,768 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Mar 2009 35,207 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 33,572 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,323 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 28,563 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,563 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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P418 LWP is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P418 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 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P418 LWP registered?

P418 LWP is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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