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P626 FOV

1996 Reliant Robin

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

44,823 mi
Last recorded44,823 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 FOV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,823 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 44,795 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,419 miles

Front Play in kingpin.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 41,929 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 41,908 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 41,882 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine misfire

Pass 8 Nov 2018 36,096 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 35,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,907 miles

engine misfire

Fail 9 Nov 2017 28,896 miles

All position lamps not working on side lights only only work on headlamp position (1.1.A.3b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam no full beam (1.7.5a)

engine misfire

Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,292 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 14,608 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 14,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 5,205 miles

ADVISE MOVEMENT BETWEEN STEERING COLUMN AND DASH

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s dash insecure

slight play in kingpin

Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,588 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s dash insecure

slight play in kingpin

Pass 15 Nov 2012 84,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 84,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,951 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,836 miles

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

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

track rod rubber split

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,141 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 37,141 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,290 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 24,290 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,035 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 19,029 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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P626 FOV is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P626 FOV, 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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P626 FOV is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P626 FOV shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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