MOT Status
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55,856 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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 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))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ferule corroded (1.1.15 (a))
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))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
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)
slight corossion on 3 front brake pipes
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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