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P790 MKO

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,300 mi
Last recorded52,300 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 MKO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 52,300 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,382 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 51,237 miles

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

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level unable to see clearly,, recommend check (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in place, and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened recommend replace (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm in place (4.1.E.1)

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

advise, handbrake travel

battery insecure,, recommend attention

drive belt deteriorated and slack,, recommend attention

front brake performance low,, recommend check

interior mirror, not fitted

n/s/f fog-spot lamp deteriorated,, lense missing

rear boot floor body, cracked in places

suspect engine mis-fire,, recommend check

washer bottle loose,, recommend check

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,031 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level recommend top up ASAP (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam recommend lubricate grease points (2.5.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked, nearside,, recommend replace ASAP (8.3.1d)

advise footbrake pedal travel,, recommend check

front brake back plate, oil mist,, recommend check

front brake performance slightly low,, recommend check

front king pin/stub axle may require attention before next mot

front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

interior mirror not fitted

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 Oct 2015 45,859 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp go off when headlamps are on main beam (1.1.A.3f)

All position lamps not working not working, when lighting switch is on side/tail light position (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lights (1.1.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level recommend top up ASAP (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam recommend lubricate grease points (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked, nearside,, recommend replace ASAP (8.3.1d)

advise footbrake pedal travel,, recommend check

front brake back plate, oil mist,, recommend check

front brake performance slightly low,, recommend check

front king pin/stub axle may require attention before next mot

front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

interior mirror not fitted

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,705 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

battery loose, recommend attention

slight play in steering box,, recommend check/adjust

Fail 22 Oct 2014 39,653 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

battery loose,, recommend attention

slight play in steering box, recommend check/adjust

Fail 9 Oct 2014 39,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

battery loose,, recommend attention

headlamp main beam warning light not working,, recommend attenion

offside handbrake performanmce lower than nearside,, recommend check

recommend lubricate all grease points

slight play in steering box, recommend check/adjust

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,577 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,940 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,295 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,521 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,391 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,893 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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P790 MKO is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P790 MKO, 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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P790 MKO is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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