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P492 GAU

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,045 mi
Last recorded85,045 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 GAU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 85,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,972 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,907 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,644 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,977 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 54,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,352 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 48,316 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,092 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 42,092 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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P492 GAU is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P492 GAU, 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 P492 GAU registered?

P492 GAU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P492 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 GAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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