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P801 OMB

1997 Reliant Robin

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,628 mi
Last recorded30,628 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 OMB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,628 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 30,519 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak ()

Slight wear inside steering box

Fail 17 Nov 2016 30,519 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak ()

Slight wear inside steering box

Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,972 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 29,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,092 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,902 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,906 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 21,299 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 21,269 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,327 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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P801 OMB is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P801 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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What year was P801 OMB registered?

P801 OMB is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P801 OMB safe to buy?

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