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P441 DOD

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,687 mi
Last recorded81,687 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 DOD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 81,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 79,732 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 79,713 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,002 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2013 79,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,151 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 78,151 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,768 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,057 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,272 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 71,272 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 69,542 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 69,542 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 61,400 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 61,400 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P441 DOD is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P441 DOD, 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 P441 DOD registered?

P441 DOD is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P441 DOD safe to buy?

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