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P796 OMB

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,857 mi
Last recorded84,857 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 OMB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 84,857 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 84,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,625 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 82,580 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,235 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 79,193 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 77,532 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,666 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r springs hangers bushes slight play

wheel trims fitted rear wheels

Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,393 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

front tyre needs checking soon

Fail 29 May 2014 73,351 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 71,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r spring hanger bush slight play

Pass 29 May 2012 69,262 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

wheel trims fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r wheels

Fail 29 May 2012 69,262 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 68,043 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 68,023 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2010 65,087 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 63,000 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r spring / bush slight play

slight play insteering box

Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,547 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,415 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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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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