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P525 RUM

1996 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,098 mi
Last recorded81,098 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 RUM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,098 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,222 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,138 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable corroded

oil light on at idle

Fail 28 Sep 2010 76,138 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable corroded

oil light on at idle

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,337 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 66,684 miles

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

N/S/R no plate lamp slightly dirty.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P525 RUM is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 43,442 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 P525 RUM, 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 30 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P525 RUM registered?

P525 RUM is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P525 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 RUM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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