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P658 XLJ

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,758 mi
Last recorded25,758 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 XLJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 21,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 19,493 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 19,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

steering box leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2008 16,637 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f seat removed at time of test

no hazard telltale lamp(audible only)

slight play in king pin

Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,030 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Aug 2006
Fail 26 Jul 2006 9,279 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P658 XLJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P658 XLJ, 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 P658 XLJ registered?

P658 XLJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P658 XLJ safe to buy?

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