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P581 ORF

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,301 mi
Last recorded84,301 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 ORF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 84,301 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hazard light switch operation sticking slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2026 84,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hazard light switch operation sticking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,590 miles

Headlamp dip switch weak/defective

Horn intermittent

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 78,453 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp dip switch weak/defective

Horn intermittent

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 78,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 77,663 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,935 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,761 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,296 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 37,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,109 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,133 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,586 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,997 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,633 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,375 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,914 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,183 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,169 miles

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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P581 ORF is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P581 ORF, 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 P581 ORF registered?

P581 ORF is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P581 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P581 ORF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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