MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,087 miAbove average mileage for this year
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oil leak engine
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
oil leak engine
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat with a defective structure seat rain (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
front tyre perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Oil leak ()
front tyre perished
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
rear prop bolts loose
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
End float N/S/R wheel
End float N/S/R wheel
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P853 VGJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 P853 VGJ, 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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How do I check the history of P853 VGJ?
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What year was P853 VGJ registered?
P853 VGJ is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 June 1997.
Is P853 VGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P853 VGJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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