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P878 NOW

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,102 mi
Last recorded50,102 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 NOW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,425 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,256 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,907 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 37,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,166 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,602 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 33,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,393 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 32,393 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,218 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 31,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,769 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 29,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,508 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 26,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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P878 NOW is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P878 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P878 NOW registered?

P878 NOW is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P878 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 NOW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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