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P57 GVU

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,158 mi
Last recorded41,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 GVU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 41,158 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 41,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel and offside (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both the front engine mountings are broken

Pass 23 May 2017 41,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,103 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 41,906 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,528 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,132 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,901 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,358 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 35,354 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre rubbing slightly on spring

oil leak on steering box

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 26,630 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,872 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 18,861 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,247 miles

some surface corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

some surface corrosion to small front brake pipe

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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P57 GVU is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P57 GVU, 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 P57 GVU registered?

P57 GVU is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P57 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P57 GVU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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