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P527 RUM

1996 Reliant Robin LX

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 RUM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 87,824 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,029 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 86,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,568 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play on hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 84,205 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 83,041 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 82,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 80,907 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 79,108 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 75,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,606 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2008

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nail in front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,255 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 5,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate marked

Pass 11 Jul 2006
Fail 10 Jul 2006

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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 34,011 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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P527 RUM is a 1996 Reliant Robin LX in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P527 RUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P527 RUM registered?

P527 RUM is a 1996 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P527 RUM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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