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P499 GAU

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,640 mi
Last recorded52,640 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 GAU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 52,640 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2023 51,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,192 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,903 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 48,895 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 46,497 miles

front king pin has slight lift

Fail 2 May 2019 46,497 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front king pin has slight lift

Pass 3 May 2018 44,458 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 44,456 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 39,544 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 37,365 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,819 miles

Centre Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 33,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,541 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 30,541 miles

Centre Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 28,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 26,177 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,409 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 22,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,569 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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P499 GAU 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 81.8%.

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 P499 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 P499 GAU registered?

P499 GAU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P499 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 GAU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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