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P798 OPO

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,724 mi
Last recorded76,724 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 OPO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 76,724 miles

Front coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2017 76,724 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

exhaust front pipe loose at joint

rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,884 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 67,884 miles

Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,045 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Oct 2015 59,045 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,368 miles

front coil spring corroded

front shock lower bush worn

rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in front wheel bearing

water in os headlamp

Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,368 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front coil spring corroded

front shock lower bush worn

rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in front wheel bearing

water in os headlamp

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,434 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,616 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,470 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,063 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 36,486 miles

Fault with lights (Head Fog Hazards)

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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P798 OPO is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P798 OPO, 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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P798 OPO is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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