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P509 LWA

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

55,856 mi
Last recorded55,856 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 LWA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 55,856 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 52,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,755 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 51,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 47,886 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 47,886 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 46,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 46,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 44,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ferule corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 44,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ferule corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Position lamp not working insecure fuse repaired (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 41,045 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 41,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 40,876 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 38,903 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 38,871 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened main arm at rear (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp and mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven low /slow (40%) (3.7.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

D bushes at rear worn

n/s/r park brake down on output

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,778 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 36,778 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2013 36,318 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 36,318 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,373 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 35,373 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,186 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,834 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 33,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,919 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,724 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 31,707 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 30,665 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 30,665 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,643 miles

slight corossion on 3 front brake pipes

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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P509 LWA is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 P509 LWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P509 LWA?

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What year was P509 LWA registered?

P509 LWA is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P509 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 LWA shows 30 tests with a 56.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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