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P608 TUA

1996 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,276 mi
Last recorded73,276 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 TUA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 73,276 miles

light corrosion on chassis

minor damage to bodywork o/s and n/s

Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,516 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 72,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,263 miles

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

minor blue smoke from exhaust on start up

n/s/f bumper corner damaged

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,063 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

minor damage to body work

minor damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,192 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 69,192 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

earth strap on gearbox broken

Pass 29 May 2009 68,675 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2009 68,656 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering linkage dust cover split

Fail 29 May 2008 66,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 66,675 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 64,736 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 62,598 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fault on rear fog lamp (switch/wiring?)

Pass 24 May 2006 62,598 miles

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

fault on rear fog lamp (switch/wiring?)

Pass 24 May 2005 60,519 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 60,519 miles

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

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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P608 TUA is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P608 TUA, 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.

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What year was P608 TUA registered?

P608 TUA is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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