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P853 VGJ

1997 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

51,087 mi
Last recorded51,087 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 VGJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 51,087 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 15 Mar 2025 51,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 47,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 44,858 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 41,285 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 41,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 36,555 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 36,555 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure seat rain (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 32,625 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 32,614 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 29,713 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 29,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front tyre perished

Fail 14 Nov 2017 29,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,968 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,761 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 28,710 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear prop bolts loose

Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,524 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,137 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,106 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 27,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

End float N/S/R wheel

Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,758 miles

End float N/S/R wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,634 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 27,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 27,431 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,080 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 23,598 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 23,543 miles

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.

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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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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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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