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P740 LVW

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

14,441 mi
Last recorded14,441 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 LVW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 14,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak,but not excessive

gearbox oil leak but not excessive

rear axle oil leak,but not excessive

various underbody components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 14,069 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak but not excessive

various underbody components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 14,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak but not excessive

various underbody components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 13,523 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine oil leaking but not excessive

rear axle

various underbody components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 13,523 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leaking but not excessive

rear axle

various underbody components corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 13,014 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak but not excessive

n/s rear hub leaking oil slightly

seat runners rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2023 13,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine leaking oil,but not excessive

n/s rear hub leaking oil slightly

seat runners corroded both front

Pass 24 Feb 2022 12,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from axle

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from n/s rear half shaft

slight play in king pin

Fail 23 Feb 2022 12,575 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from axle

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from n/s rear half shaft

slight play in king pin

Pass 24 Feb 2021 12,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 11,412 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight oil leak from axle

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 15 Jan 2020 11,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight oil leak from axle

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 28 Jan 2019 10,513 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 10,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 8,238 miles

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

Oil leak from n/s rear axle ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 8,238 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak from n/s rear axle ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 3,499 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2017 3,499 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,276 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 99,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 92,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

front tyre close to limit,cracking& worn on edge

n/s/r hub seal leaking

slight lift in front king pin

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 27 Jan 2015 92,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

front tyre close to limit,cracking& worn on edge

n/s/r hub seal leaking

slight lift in front king pin

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,183 miles

oil leak n/s rear axle

various underbody components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 87,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

oil leak n/s rear axle

various underbody components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

various under body corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2013 84,754 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 dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

various under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,279 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,582 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 81,582 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all underbody components rusty

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,203 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play front king pin

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,426 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 30 Jan 2009 73,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2008 67,358 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

oil leaking from nearside rear axle half shaft seal.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 67,358 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

oil leaking from nearside rear axle half shaft seal.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,318 miles

king pin slightly worn.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,361 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 59,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside rear leaf spring mounting bushes perishing.

oil leaking from nearside rear hub seal.

slight lift in king pin.

slight play in steering box.

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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P740 LVW is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 P740 LVW, 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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P740 LVW is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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