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P440 OKL

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,688 mi
Last recorded60,688 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 OKL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,688 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel filter damp at time of test (no leaks found )

Fail 19 Jul 2021 60,685 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,203 miles

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

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,595 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,163 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 37,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 35,437 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 35,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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P440 OKL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P440 OKL, 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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P440 OKL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P440 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 OKL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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