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P753 YUB

1997 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,618 mi
Last recorded50,618 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 YUB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,618 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,527 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 49,498 miles

Centre Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired catching bodywork (3.6.A.3)

Centre Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle on left hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,325 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 48,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,320 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 48,320 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 48,291 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

no main beam warning light & dash lights go out when main beam put on

Fail 8 Aug 2011 65,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 40,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,286 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,137 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,129 miles

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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P753 YUB is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P753 YUB, 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 P753 YUB registered?

P753 YUB is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P753 YUB safe to buy?

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