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P489 AWY

1997 Reliant Robin LX

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,523 mi
Last recorded52,523 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin LX40,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 AWY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,523 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,367 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,717 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Jun 2006 47,668 miles

front metal brake pipe rusted †

handbrake lever near limit of travel

slight end float in steering box

slight play in king pin

Fail 21 Jun 2005 42,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 42,814 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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P489 AWY is a 1997 Reliant Robin LX in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 40,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P489 AWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P489 AWY registered?

P489 AWY is a 1997 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P489 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 AWY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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