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P583 ORF

1996 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,333 mi
Last recorded52,333 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 ORF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 52,333 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Centre Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play in steering box output shaft

Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 44,415 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,693 miles

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

N/S door mirror lens broken

Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,678 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

N/S door mirror lens broken

Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,149 miles

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

N/S door mirror lens cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,886 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 31,886 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

N/S door mirror lens cracked

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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P583 ORF is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P583 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 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 P583 ORF registered?

P583 ORF is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P583 ORF safe to buy?

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