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P563 DDV

1997 Reliant Robin

Multi-colour Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

9,746 mi
Last recorded9,746 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 DDV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 9,746 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 8,588 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 7,589 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

play in kingpin

Fail 16 Dec 2013 7,583 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in kingpin

Pass 5 Dec 2012 6,472 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f seat runner corroded

o/s/f seat frame snapped

slight play in kingpin

Fail 5 Dec 2012 6,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

dash insecure

n/s/f seat runner corroded

o/s/f seat frame snapped

slight play in kingpin

Pass 9 Dec 2011 4,775 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

trackrod ends rubbers split, covered with tempery boots

Fail 9 Dec 2011 4,775 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

trackrod ends rubbers split, covered with tempery boots

Pass 23 Nov 2010 2,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

dash insecure

track rob rubber split

Fail 17 Nov 2010 2,847 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

dash insecure

track rob rubber split

Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,149 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 97,104 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 91,212 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,212 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,202 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 76,139 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 76,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r handbrake cable touching exhaust

Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,556 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 69,480 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Inner Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P563 DDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Multi-colour with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P563 DDV, 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 P563 DDV registered?

P563 DDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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