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P422 EBL

1996 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,562 mi
Last recorded40,562 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 EBL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,562 miles

movement in front hub

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,933 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,188 miles

hazard tell tale works intermitantly

main beam warning light inoperative

slight lift movement in front king pin

slight movement in steering box

Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

hazard tell tale works intermitantly

main beam warning light inoperative

slight lift movement in front king pin

slight movement in steering box

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,023 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 37,023 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,769 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,746 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 29,770 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,770 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 28,320 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 28,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P422 EBL is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P422 EBL, 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 P422 EBL registered?

P422 EBL is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 November 1996.

Is P422 EBL safe to buy?

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