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P877 NOW

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,497 mi
Last recorded44,497 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 NOW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 44,497 miles

Front registration plate slightly discolored.

N/s/r brake binding slightly.

Slight fuel staining on filler pipe.

Slight lift in front king pin.

Slight play in steering box.

Fail 12 May 2014 44,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate slightly discolored.

N/s/r brake binding slightly.

Slight fuel staining on filler pipe.

Slight lift in front king pin.

Slight play in steering box.

Fail 15 May 2013 44,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 44,008 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 43,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN

Fail 10 May 2012 43,386 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN

Pass 16 May 2011 42,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,093 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 42,071 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 41,141 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 39,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 37,233 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,957 miles

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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P877 NOW is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P877 NOW, 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 P877 NOW registered?

P877 NOW is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P877 NOW safe to buy?

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