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P796 WWY

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,275 mi
Last recorded50,275 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 WWY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,771 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 42,757 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,176 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 37,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,648 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

water in n/s headlamp

Fail 13 Apr 2011 31,591 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 28,093 miles

o/s head lamp inner reflector discoloured light output reduced

water in both head lamps

Fail 30 Mar 2010 28,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s head lamp inner reflector discoloured light output reduced

water in both head lamps

Pass 1 May 2009 28,093 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,846 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 24,846 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,453 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 22,431 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,606 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 WWY is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P796 WWY, 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 P796 WWY registered?

P796 WWY is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P796 WWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 WWY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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