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P430 OBA

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

61,044 mi
Last recorded61,044 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 OBA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,044 miles

play in kingpin

Fail 15 Feb 2011 61,044 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in kingpin

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,543 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 57,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,964 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 52,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,335 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 49,335 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,538 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 43,538 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 37,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,608 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 37,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P430 OBA is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P430 OBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P430 OBA registered?

P430 OBA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P430 OBA safe to buy?

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