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P618 NON

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,389 mi
Last recorded40,389 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 NON
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,623 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 37,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 34,686 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2006 34,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

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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P618 NON is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P618 NON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P618 NON registered?

P618 NON is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P618 NON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 NON shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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