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P491 NOF

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

5,232 mi
Last recorded5,232 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 NOF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 5,232 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 5,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 46,061 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 46,057 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside rear lower (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 44,695 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working nearside rear and nearside side repeater lamp (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside rear lower (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,364 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,512 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,273 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,806 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 36,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,749 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,228 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 34,220 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 31,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,916 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 27,897 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

STEERING BOX LEAKING OIL

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,141 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 23,141 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

REAR NO PLATE DISCOLOURED

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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P491 NOF is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P491 NOF, 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 P491 NOF registered?

P491 NOF is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P491 NOF safe to buy?

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