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P821 MKJ

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,225 mi
Last recorded41,225 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 MKJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,225 miles

fluid leaking from the n/s/r hub [unable to tell wether its brake fluid or gear oil from the axle unit] inspection recommended

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,210 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fluid leak at nearside rear backplate.

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

offside axle brake pipe slightly corroded.

slight lift in front king-pin.

steering link protective boots split.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 38,210 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

offside axle brake pipe slightly corroded.

slight lift in front king-pin.

steering link protective boots split.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,300 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both drag link ball joint boots split

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,542 miles

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

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

steering rod ball joint booot split

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,551 miles

as MOT test no. 692153866271

Fail 20 Sep 2006 33,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both steering ball joint's boots split

front shockabsorber bush starting to colapse

offside rear road spring,rear bush mis-placed

oil leak from nearside rear hub area

wiper rubber split

Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,729 miles

As advise sheet 284555765203

Fail 22 Sep 2005 31,729 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Minor lift in front king-pin.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low and outer sidewall perished.

Offside headlamp reflector poor.

Steel brake pipe on front back plate rusting and nearside axle brake pipe rusting.

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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P821 MKJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P821 MKJ, 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 P821 MKJ registered?

P821 MKJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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