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P824 OKL

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,070 mi
Last recorded69,070 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 OKL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2020 69,070 miles

All direction indicators not working all the indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively damaged main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced full of water (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm both rubber joint covers perished (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working water jets (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

Central Front Upper Sub-frame mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components shocker bush (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Sub-frame mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components shocker mount (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

Rear tow bar mount corroded heavily

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,842 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 67,842 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,230 miles

slight play in kingpin

Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,779 miles

play in kingpin

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,192 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 45,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,157 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 39,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,322 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,632 miles

slight leak from rear exhaust silencer.

slight play in front wheel bearing.

some wear in steering box.

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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P824 OKL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P824 OKL, 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 P824 OKL registered?

P824 OKL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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