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P455 FJF

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,595 mi
Last recorded33,595 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 FJF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 33,595 miles

slight play in king pin

Fail 16 May 2019 33,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight play in king pin

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,238 miles

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

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,424 miles

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

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 31,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,424 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2013 30,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,808 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 29,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,235 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear axle leaking oil

rear brake hose contaminated with oil

Fail 9 Dec 2010 29,219 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear axle leaking oil

rear brake hose contaminated with oil

Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,485 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 27,485 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,407 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 27,407 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 27,024 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 26,734 miles

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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P455 FJF is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P455 FJF, 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 P455 FJF registered?

P455 FJF is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P455 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 FJF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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