MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/r and o/s/r springs hangers bushes slight play
wheel trims fitted rear wheels
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/r and o/s/r springs hangers bushes slight play
wheel trims fitted rear wheels
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
front tyre needs checking soon
Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
front tyre needs checking soon
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r spring hanger bush slight play
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
wheel trims fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r wheels
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
wheel trims fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r wheels
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
n/s/r and o/s/r spring / bush slight play
slight play insteering box
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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P796 OMB is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 P796 OMB, 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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P796 OMB is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 March 1997.
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