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P438 CPK

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,258 mi
Last recorded26,258 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 CPK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 26,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 26,026 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in steering box

slight play in kingpin

Fail 2 Jun 2020 26,026 miles

Fuel hose leaking from fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in steering box

slight play in kingpin

Pass 21 May 2019 25,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 24,935 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight play in front kingpin

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 May 2018 24,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight play in front kingpin

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 May 2017 24,138 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel Cap seal perished

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

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

Slight play in front king pin

Fail 16 May 2017 24,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in front king pin

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel Cap seal perished

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 23,057 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Kingpin (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 23,057 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded away (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Kingpin (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,135 miles

kingpin slight wear

offside headlight condition

Fail 1 May 2014 20,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlight condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2014 20,723 miles

offside headlight condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2013 18,157 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 18,157 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,087 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,068 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 18,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

dust covers on steering /track rod ends split both head lamps very rusty offside head lamp has a weak pattern

Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,511 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,852 miles

slight play in steering box

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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P438 CPK is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P438 CPK, 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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P438 CPK is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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