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P868 NRP

1997 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,821 mi
Last recorded46,821 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 NRP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,821 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine mountings deteriorated

play in steering box

Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,772 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise footbrake pedal travel

engine mountings deteriorated

play in steering box

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 46,508 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 46,313 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise condition of tail; exhaust bracket

engine mountings perished

offside reverse light not working

slight movement, wear in dash panel, offside

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,265 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 44,255 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,925 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,204 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front wishbone has been repaired

slight wear in rear antiroll bar mountings

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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P868 NRP is a 1997 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P868 NRP, 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 P868 NRP registered?

P868 NRP is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P868 NRP safe to buy?

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